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).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $892
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- 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)
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 — 82/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| 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 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
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
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
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Launch price difference: $143. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $143 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.