Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $600 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 81/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,228,937).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 228g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $986
- Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3228937
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- 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 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $386. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $386 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (100/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (36/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Z70S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.