Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $600 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 81/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,228,937); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.6mm).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 76

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?

  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1639

  • Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3228937
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 9287
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 219g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 79/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 36/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 5 points higher (86/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold 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, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 18 Fold: The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 18 Fold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 3228937 5228014
Geekbench Single 3013 3715
Geekbench Multi 9287 14213
Display 6.8" AMOLED 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1672x2364
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP59
Dimensions 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 228 g 219 g
Launch price $600 $1639

Camera comparison

Nubia Z70S Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z70S Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
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 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z70S Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100
3228937 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +38.2%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 38.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z70S Ultra

$600

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Launch price difference: $1039. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $1039 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (64/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 18 Fold?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 79/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.