Nubia Z70 Ultra vs OnePlus Open 3
Compare Nubia Z70 Ultra vs OnePlus Open 3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6150mAh…
Nubia
Nubia Z70 Ultra
$729
4categories won
OnePlus
Open 3
$1,799
12categories won
6 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Open 3 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Open 3 proves superior overall against the Nubia Z70 Ultra, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Nubia Z70 Ultra takes the lead, while the Open 3 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Open 3 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nubia Z70 Ultra if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Nubia Z70 Ultra wins on endurance with 6,150 mAh and 80W fast charging.
Open 3 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) and 16GB RAM.
Open 3 takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
Nubia Z70 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $729 vs $1799.
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.
Nubia Z70 Ultra vs Open 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85" | 7.85" |
| Resolution | 1216 x 2688 | 2268 x 2440Winner |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 424 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm) |
| Process node | 3 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,050,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 9950 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GBWinner | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2.7x | 3xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,150 mAhWinner | 5,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 209 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP68 |
| Build | Flat aerospace metal frame, physical shutter key, Starry Night Vincent Van Gogh edition / AG glass back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Open 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $729Winner | $1,799 |
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
OnePlus Open 3
Shaving weight down to 209g and folded thickness to 9.8mm, the OnePlus Open 3 sets the golden standard for book-style foldables with a virtually crease-less 7.85-inch LTPO3 canvas, 5,600 mAh battery, and Open Canvas windowing.
- Display
- 7.85"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (2nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,700mAh
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