Nubia Z60 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nubia Z60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,527,231).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z60 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Nubia Z60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $892
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2527231
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 224g vs 226g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z60 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Z60 Ultra — 64/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nubia Z60 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z60 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2527231 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z60 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nubia Z60 Ultra by 36.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $293. Nubia Z60 Ultra was $293 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nubia Z60 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (83/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Nubia Z60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z60 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.