nubia Z70S Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
78.4Performance79.1
68.2Display69.1
61.1Camera73.2
76.1Battery79
86.7Features78.7
6 spec wins — nubia Z70S Ultra11 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 73.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+12) and battery (+3). nubia Z70S Ultra 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 features score: 87 vs 79
- 50% higher RAM (max): 24 GB vs 16 GB
- 22% higher capacity: 6,600 mAh vs 5,410 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $779 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 61
- 213% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 64 MP
- 115% higher Optical zoom: 4.3 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 Z70S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″+2% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 522 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 Z70S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,650,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952Top 16% | 3,050+3%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,952Top 14% | 9,600+7%Top 11% |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP+213% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 4.3 x+115% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAh+22% | 5,410 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 90 W+13% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 226 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+8% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nebula AIOS 1.5) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | nubia Z70S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |