Nubia Z70 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
Compare Nubia Z70 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera, 6150mAh vs 5200mAh…
Nubia
Nubia Z70 Ultra
$729
9categories won
Sony
Xperia 1 VII
$1,399
10categories won
3 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nubia Z70 Ultra takes the overall win
The Nubia Z70 Ultra claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VII, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, 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 Xperia 1 VII if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Nubia Z70 Ultra wins on endurance with 6,150 mAh and 80W fast charging.
Nubia Z70 Ultra leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 24GB RAM.
Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Nubia Z70 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $729 vs $1399.
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 Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85" | 6.5" |
| Resolution | 1216 x 2688 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 529 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,050,000Winner | 2,950,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 9950 | 10100 |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GBWinner | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 52 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2.7x | 3.5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 48 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,150 mAhWinner | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 WWinner | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 15 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP65/IP68 |
| Build | Flat aerospace metal frame, physical shutter key, Starry Night Vincent Van Gogh edition / AG glass back | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Launch price | $729Winner | $1,399 |
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
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Refusing to follow mobile industry compromises, the Sony Xperia 1 VII retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD expansion, continuous 85-170mm optical zoom, and a notchless 120Hz OLED display tuned for professionals.
- Display
- 6.5"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 52MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
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