Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
88.1Performance88.1
63.3Display67.4
62.5Camera73.3
96.2Battery95
86.7Features86.7
7 spec wins — Nubia Z80 Ultra11 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 82.2 to 79.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+11) and display (+4). Nubia Z80 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 Z80 Ultra
- 60% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 50 W
- 28% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 63
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 63
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 85% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2.7 x
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 2,000 nits
Display
| Spec | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi+4% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,500 nits+75% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 92.3 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 2,941,801 | 3,543,388+20% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,691+5%Top 6% | 3,528Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,971+4%Top 6% | 10,600Top 9% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 64 %+7%Bottom 44% | 60 %Bottom 32% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2.7 x | 5 x+85% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP+213% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,200 mAh | 7,500 mAh+4% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W+25% |
| Wireless charging | 80 W+60% | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 20.2 h | 20.8 h+3% |
Design
| Spec | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 219 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (MyOS) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |