Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 81/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 3,228,937).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $999
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 3228937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 226g vs 228g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" 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 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 10.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.