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 48/100 (a 37-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 652,054).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 37 points (85/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
Redmi 17
Performance 49
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 73
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 652054
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 976
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 73/100)
  • 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 48/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi 17, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 37 points higher (85/100 vs 48/100). 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 "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 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 17: The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Redmi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923 652054
Geekbench Single 3640 976
Geekbench Multi 11033 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
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
Protection IP68
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
79
camera
Redmi 17
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi 17
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Redmi 17
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
48/100 -504.7%
652054 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi 17 by 504.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Redmi 17
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).

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 37 points (85/100 vs 48/100).

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 — 48/100.

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. The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use.