Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 60/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,010,104).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1010104
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
- Lighter: 225g vs 230g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 25 points higher (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1010104 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- 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 Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 290.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (79/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 25 points (85/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
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 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.