Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi 17
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 46/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 624,021).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi 17
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2250
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 225g vs 232g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi 17, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 39 points higher (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 624021 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 976 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2250 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 825 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi 17 by 531.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi 17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (81/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi 17?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 39 points (85/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi 17?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi 17 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi 17?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi 17?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi 17?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.