Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $600 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 81/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6600); the Nubia Z70S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,937 vs 3,182,664); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 3182664
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $899
- Better camera (79/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 228g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 1 points higher (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (54/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 228 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 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 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 1.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (54/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.