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 82/100 (a 3-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 3,182,664); 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 3182664
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 93/100)
- 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 3 points higher (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). 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 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| 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 23.9% 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
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 3 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 — 82/100.
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).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
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.