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).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T by 26 points (81/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Xiaomi 17T
Performance 33
Display 100
Camera 59
Battery 59
Design 68
Value for money 79
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • 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)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 17T: The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Xiaomi 17T
  • Main: 50MP
  • 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
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 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
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
59
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
55/100 -92.6%
2047329 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17T by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Xiaomi 17T
$449

Price difference: $300. Xiaomi 17T is cheaper by $300.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.