Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia V80 Max

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE nubia V80 Max (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 40/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the ZTE nubia V80 Max is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max by 48 points (88/100 vs 40/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

ZTE nubia V80 Max

Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 32
Battery 51
Portability 61
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 22W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)

What makes ZTE nubia V80 Max better?

  • Lighter: 191g vs 219g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE nubia V80 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE nubia V80 Max is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ZTE nubia V80 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 3998145 —
Geekbench Single 3639 600
Geekbench Multi 11047 1800
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2608 720x1640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 22W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 159 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 780 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm 171.6×77.8×8.3 mm
Weight 219 g 191 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

ZTE nubia V80 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

ZTE nubia V80 Max

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

ZTE nubia V80 Max

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

ZTE nubia V80 Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (98/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (87/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (89/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE nubia V80 Max is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max by 48 points (88/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE nubia V80 Max — 40/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.