Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 85/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,942,923).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $892
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 224g vs 225g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 2 points higher (87/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; 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 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 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 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 0.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $143. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $143 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 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.