Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $600 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 81/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6100); the Nubia Z70S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,937 vs 2,995,695); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (213g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Xiaomi 15 Pro
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 2995695
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2798
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $771
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 213g vs 228g
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 2 points higher (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 80/100; 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 Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 2995695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $771 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Xiaomi 15 Pro by 7.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $171. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $171 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.