Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs Nubia Z70 Ultra
Compare Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs Nubia Z70 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (3) Pro
$799
8categories won
Nubia
Nubia Z70 Ultra
$729
9categories won
5 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nubia Z70 Ultra takes the overall win
The Nubia Z70 Ultra proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (3) Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Phone (3) Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Nubia Z70 Ultra. Choose the Nubia Z70 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3) Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Nubia Z70 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,150 mAh alongside 80W charging.
Nubia Z70 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 24GB RAM.
Phone (3) Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
Nubia Z70 Ultra wins on budget and value at $729 compared to $799.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (3) Pro vs Nubia Z70 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.85" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1216 x 2688Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 431 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nitsWinner | 2000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,990,000 | 3,050,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 10300Winner | 9950 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5xWinner | 2.7x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 6,150 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 80 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203 gWinner | 228 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 / IP69 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and rear, 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent back panel with Glyph Matrix 2.0 | Flat aerospace metal frame, physical shutter key, Starry Night Vincent Van Gogh edition / AG glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5) | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799 | $729Winner |
Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Nothing ascends into true flagship territory with the Phone (3) Pro, introducing a 5x periscope telephoto lens, Snapdragon 8 Elite computing, and the next-generation 540-LED Glyph Matrix 2.0 behind its iconic transparent casing.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
Nubia Z70 Ultra
The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a photographer's dream smartphone. Featuring a bespoke 35mm optical focal length main camera with a physical variable mechanical aperture from f/1.59 to f/4.0, a dedicated physical two-stage shutter button, a 100% notchless 1.5K 144Hz true full screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6,150mAh battery, and dual IP68/IP69 waterproofing.
- Display
- 6.85"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,150mAh