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 1,012,134).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 25 points (85/100 vs 60/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Performance 60
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 35
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1012134
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1180
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3501
  • Lighter: 225g vs 230g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
  • 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 60/100). 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 60/100). 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).

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 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923 1012134
Geekbench Single 3640 1180
Geekbench Multi 11033 3501
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
79
camera
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
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 Pro Max
  • 9210 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
60/100 -289.6%
1012134 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 289.6% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (98/100 vs 60/100).

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 60/100).

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 active users, those who care about battery life.