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).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 17T Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 73
Display 100
Camera 59
Battery 79
Design 43
Value for money 48
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • 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)
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 (79/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
59
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
79
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
70/100 -22.9%
3207005 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 22.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $150. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $150.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.