Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi Note 17 4G

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 4G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 46/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 4G has the bigger battery (7700 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 522,680).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G by 39 points (85/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
Redmi Note 17 4G
Performance 36
Display 78
Camera 32
Battery 63
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 522680
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 489
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1532
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 4G better?
  • Bigger battery: 7700 vs 6500 mAh
  • Lighter: 224g vs 225g

  • Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 17 4G, 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 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (98/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).

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 Note 17 4G: The Redmi Note 17 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Redmi Note 17 4G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
AnTuTu 3942923 522680
Geekbench Single 3640 489
Geekbench Multi 11033 1532
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 7.0" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2396
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7700 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 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 169.7×79.1×8.5 mm
Weight 225 g 224 g
Launch price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Redmi Note 17 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi Note 17 4G
  • 7.0" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
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 Note 17 4G
  • 7700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi Note 17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 17 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
46/100 -654.4%
522680 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 4G by 654.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Redmi Note 17 4G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (98/100 vs 36/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (79/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (81/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G by 39 points (85/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 17 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi Note 17 4G — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 36/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi Note 17 4G?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 17 4G is a better fit for everyday use.