nubia Z70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
83.1Performance72.8
68.2Display69.1
61.1Camera69.5
71.8Battery82
86.7Features86.7
8 spec wins — nubia Z70 Ultra9 spec wins — Xiaomi 15S Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: nubia Z70 Ultra scores 73.8 against 74.6 for Xiaomi 15S Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi 15S Pro edges ahead in battery and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the nubia Z70 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 83 vs 73
- 50% higher RAM (max): 24 GB vs 16 GB
- 28% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 61
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 72
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 2,000 nits
Display
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″+2% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 521 ppi+21% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,200 nits+60% |
| Screen-to-body | 95.3 %+6% | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Xiaomi XRing O1 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,144+5%Top 10% | 2,985Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,620+4%Top 10% | 9,250Top 13% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 77 %Bottom 47% | 86 %+12%Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.59-f/4.0 | f/1.44 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,150 mAh+1% | 6,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 90 W+13% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 216 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.3 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Metal | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nebula AIOS) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
Audio
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 15S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |