Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 85/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,248,535); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3248535
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10162
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $749
- Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 2 points higher (87/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 by 21.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Xiaomi 17 was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.