Nubia Z70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Z70 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $729 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 80/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Z70 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $986
- Better display (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia Z70 Ultra — 74/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2668x1216 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6150 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2668x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- 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 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nubia Z70 Ultra by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $257. Nubia Z70 Ultra was $257 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (100/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z70 Ultra (92/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Z70 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.