Nubia Z70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $729 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 80/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6150); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 3,126,402); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nubia Z70 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (92/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $729
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 7 points higher (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia Z70 Ultra — 74/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (63/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2668x1216 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2668x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 20:13 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Z70 Ultra by 8.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Xiaomi 17 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z70 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (87/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (63/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 edges out the Nubia Z70 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Z70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.