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; launch prices were $749 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 83/100 (a 2-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 3,323,591); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3323591
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10402
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 2 points higher (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 78/100; 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 17T Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3323591 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10402 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $749 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 18.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17T Pro 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 17T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 63/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.