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; estimated prices are $749 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 81/100 (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).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3654776
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 88/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- 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 74/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 3 points higher (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| 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 | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $749 | $799 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
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.
Price difference: $50. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (90/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
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 81/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
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 74/100).
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. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.