Nubia Z60 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nubia Z60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,527,231).
Nubia Z60 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Overall rating 75/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2527231
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 226g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z60 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Z60 Ultra — 62/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nubia Z60 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z60 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2527231 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 226 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $799 |
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Z60 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nubia Z60 Ultra by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Nubia Z60 Ultra was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nubia Z60 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Z60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z60 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.