Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $749 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 70/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,207,005); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3207005
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $899
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 59/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 11 points higher (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $749 | $899 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 22.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $150.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (92/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (74/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (43/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 17T Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.