Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $600 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 81/100 (a 3-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 2,998,904).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Xiaomi 15S Pro
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 2998904
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8431
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $760
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 3 points higher (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 82/100; 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 15S Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 8431 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 228 g | — | |
| Launch price | $600 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Xiaomi 15S Pro by 7.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $160. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $160 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.