Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 85/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,654,776).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3654776
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Better camera (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 3 points higher (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- 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
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 7.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max 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 Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.