Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $749 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 55/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,047,329); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 17T
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2047329
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 59/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 26 points higher (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (92/100 vs 33/100). 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 (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2047329 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 185 g | |
| Price | $749 | $449 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17T by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Xiaomi 17T is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (92/100 vs 33/100).
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 (74/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (78/100 vs 59/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T by 26 points (81/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T?
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?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.