Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 85/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,942,923).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $999
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (88/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- 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 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 1.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.