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Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra

What 17 Pro Max does better (17) and where nubia Z70S Ultra wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi · 202517 Pro Max
9.7Score
17 advantages≈ $780
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ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra
ZTE · 2025nubia Z70S Ultra
9.4Score
4 advantages≈ $790
9.5Display9.6
9.2Performance9.2
9.8Camera9.2
9.8Battery7.8
8.8Features9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

17 Pro Maxnubia Z70S Ultra
77.6 × 162.9877.1 × 164.38.6
17 Pro Maxnubia Z70S UltraDifference
Height162.9 mm164.3 mm−1.4 mm
Width77.6 mm77.1 mm+0.5 mm
Thickness8 mm8.6 mm−0.6 mm
Weight219 g228 g−9 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 17 Pro Max better than nubia Z70S Ultra?

  1. Active use (test)20.8 h vs 12.9 h+61%
  2. Wireless chargingYes · nubia Z70S Ultra: No
  3. Battery capacity7,500 mAh vs 6,600 mAh+14%
  4. Optical zoom5× vs 2.7×+85%
  5. Peak brightness3,500 nits vs 2,000 nits+75%
  6. Wired charging100 W vs 80 W+25%
  7. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)10,600 vs 9,136+16%
  8. Refresh rate160 Hz vs 144 Hz+11%
  9. Selfie camera50 MP vs 16 MP3.1×
  10. Storage (base)512 GB vs 256 GB2×
  11. 4K selfie videoYes · nubia Z70S Ultra: No
  12. CPU frequency4.6 GHz vs 4.32 GHz+6%

Why is nubia Z70S Ultra better than 17 Pro Max?

  1. RAM16 GB vs 24 GB+50%
  2. AnTuTu score2,456,317 vs 2,542,544+4%
  3. Measured brightness1,026 nits vs 1,395 nits+36%
  4. Pixel density416 ppi vs 431 ppi+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight219 g228 g
Thickness8 mm8.6 mm
Height162.9 mm164.3 mm
Width77.6 mm77.1 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackPlasticGlass
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionXiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 7i or Longxi glass (gen 2)
ColoursBlack, White, Purple, GreenAntique Brown, Classic Black
Display
Screen size6.9″6.8″
PanelLTPO AMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)Yes—
Resolution (width)1,200 px1,216 px
Resolution (height)2,608 px2,688 px
Pixel density416 ppi431 ppi
Refresh rate160 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits2,000 nits
Measured brightness1,026 nits1,395 nits
Screen-to-body ratio92.3%89.7%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process3 nm3 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency4.6 GHz4.32 GHz
GPUAdreno 840Adreno 830
AnTuTu score2,456,3172,542,544
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)10,6009,136
3DMark Wild Life Extreme6,7616,560
Memory
RAM16 GB24 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)512 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 4.0
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.28"1/1.3"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom5×2.7×
Max video8K8K
4K video frame rate120 fps120 fps
Selfie camera50 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity7,500 mAh6,600 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Active use (test)20.8 h12.9 h
Wired charging100 W80 W
Charged in 30 min82%79%
Wireless chargingYesNo
Wireless charging power50 W—
Reverse wireless chargingYes—
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Ultra WidebandYes—
Infrared portYesYes
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-26.1 LUFS-26.2 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder display, ultrasonicUnder display
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 15
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHyperOS 3NebulaAI OS
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