Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 81/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 3,228,937); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 228g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Performance 92
Display 93
Camera 79
Battery 66
Portability 36
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6300 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 3228937
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9494
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 5 points higher (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (64/100 vs 36/100).

Nubia Z70S Ultra: The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z70S Ultra Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3228937 3569354
Geekbench Single 3041 3310
Geekbench Multi 9494 10070
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 2656x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 6300 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 / 24GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 228 g 192 g
Launch price $825
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z70S Ultra
  • 6600 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z70S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100
3228937 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +9.5%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 9.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (84/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (64/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.