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Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra

What 17 Pro Max does better (13) and where nubia Z80 Ultra wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi · 202517 Pro Max
9.7Score
13 advantages≈ $780
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ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE · 2025nubia Z80 Ultra
9.6Score
8 advantages≈ $700
9.5Display9.6
9.2Performance9.6
9.8Camera9.2
9.8Battery9.8
8.8Features9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

17 Pro Maxnubia Z80 Ultra
77.6 × 162.9877.2 × 164.58.6
17 Pro Maxnubia Z80 UltraDifference
Height162.9 mm164.5 mm−1.6 mm
Width77.6 mm77.2 mm+0.4 mm
Thickness8 mm8.6 mm−0.6 mm
Weight219 g227 g−8 g

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

Why is 17 Pro Max better than nubia Z80 Ultra?

  1. Optical zoom5× vs 2.7×+85%
  2. Peak brightness3,500 nits vs 2,000 nits+75%
  3. Battery capacity7,500 mAh vs 7,200 mAh+4%
  4. Refresh rate160 Hz vs 144 Hz+11%
  5. Wired charging100 W vs 90 W+11%
  6. Selfie camera50 MP vs 16 MP3.1×
  7. Active use (test)20.8 h vs 20.2 h+3%
  8. Storage (base)512 GB vs 256 GB2×
  9. 4K selfie videoYes · nubia Z80 Ultra: No
  10. Weight219 g vs 227 g+4%
  11. Charged in 30 min82% vs 73%+12%
  12. Thickness8 mm vs 8.6 mm+7%

Why is nubia Z80 Ultra better than 17 Pro Max?

  1. AnTuTu score2,456,317 vs 2,941,801+20%
  2. Measured brightness1,026 nits vs 1,723 nits+68%
  3. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)10,600 vs 10,971+3%
  4. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme6,761 vs 7,604+12%
  5. Pixel density416 ppi vs 431 ppi+4%
  6. Wireless charging power50 W vs 80 W+60%
  7. Bluetooth5.4 vs 6+11%
  8. Loudspeaker loudness-26.1 LUFS vs -24.7 LUFS+-5%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight219 g227 g
Thickness8 mm8.6 mm
Height162.9 mm164.5 mm
Width77.6 mm77.2 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackPlasticGlass
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionXiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3Unspecified
ColoursBlack, White, Purple, GreenBlack, White, Starry Night Blue, Luo Tian Yi Red
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 nits1,723 nits
Screen-to-body ratio92.3%89.5%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process3 nm3 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency4.6 GHz4.6 GHz
GPUAdreno 840Adreno 840
AnTuTu score2,456,3172,941,801
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)10,60010,971
3DMark Wild Life Extreme6,7617,604
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)512 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 4.1
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 mAh7,200 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Active use (test)20.8 h20.2 h
Wired charging100 W90 W
Charged in 30 min82%73%
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power50 W80 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46
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-24.7 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder display, ultrasonicUnder display, ultrasonic
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHyperOS 3MyOS
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