nubia Z70S Ultra vs REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
78.4Performance25.6
68.2Display66.5
61.1Camera45.9
76.1Battery89.4
86.7Features100
8 spec wins — nubia Z70S Ultra6 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
InnoReviews verdict
nubia Z70S Ultra wins this phone face-off, 73.3 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+53) and camera (+15). REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the nubia Z70S Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 46
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 192% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,952 vs 3,070
- 186% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,952 vs 1,032
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 76
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 2,000 nits
- 52% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
Display
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″ | 6.83 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 447 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,500 nits+75% |
| Screen-to-body | 95.3 %+6% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+186%Top 16% | 1,032Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,952+192%Top 14% | 3,070Bottom 42% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 30% |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+100% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2/4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAh | 10,000 mAh+52% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W+25% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 22.5 h |
Design
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g+1% | 230 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nebula AIOS 1.5) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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