Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs ZTE nubia V80 Max

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE nubia V80 Max (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 40/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the ZTE nubia V80 Max is noticeably lighter (191g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max by 47 points (87/100 vs 40/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

ZTE nubia V80 Max

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

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 22W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)

What makes ZTE nubia V80 Max better?

  • Lighter: 191g vs 224g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the ZTE nubia V80 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 47 points higher (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE nubia V80 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (61/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) ZTE nubia V80 Max
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 3950082 —
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 6800 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 90W 22W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 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) — 780 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP64
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm 171.6×77.8×8.3 mm
Weight 224 g 191 g
Launch price $892 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

ZTE nubia V80 Max

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

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 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 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
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 Ultra (China)

$892

ZTE nubia V80 Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

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

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (83/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE nubia V80 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (61/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max by 47 points (87/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE nubia V80 Max — 40/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) over the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

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