Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 85/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,600,724).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3600724
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 225g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better camera (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 4 points higher (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 79/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- 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
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 9.5% 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, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Nubia Z80 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.