Nubia Z70 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Compare Nubia Z70 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6150mAh vs…

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Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Nubia Z70 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Nubia Z70 Ultra claims the overall win over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII 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 VIII if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryNubia Z70 Ultra

Nubia Z70 Ultra wins on endurance with 6,150 mAh and 80W fast charging.

🎮 GamingNubia Z70 Ultra

Nubia Z70 Ultra leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueNubia Z70 Ultra

Nubia Z70 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $729 vs $1449.

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 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nubia Z70 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nubia Z70 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size	6.85"	6.5"
Resolution	1216 x 2688Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	431 ppi	—
Refresh rate	144 HzWinner	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2000 nits	2800 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nubia Z70 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nubia Z70 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	3,050,000	—
Geekbench multi	9950	—
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nubia Z70 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nubia Z70 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	2.7x	7.1xWinner
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Selfie camera	16 MP	24 MPWinner
Max video	8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@60fps	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nubia Z70 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nubia Z70 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	6,150 mAhWinner	5,500 mAh
Wired charging	80 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	No	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Nubia Z70 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nubia Z70 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Weight	228 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.6 mm	8.2 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68 / IP69	IP68
Build	Flat aerospace metal frame, physical shutter key, Starry Night Vincent Van Gogh edition / AG glass back	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nubia Z70 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nubia Z70 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
Operating system	Android 15	Android 16
OS updates	3 years	4 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	5 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nubia Z70 Ultra, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Nubia Z70 Ultra	Xperia 1 VIII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$729Winner	$1,449

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

Full Nubia Z70 Ultra specifications →

Sony Xperia 1 VIII

The Xperia 1 VIII builds on Sony cinematic heritage with continuous physical optical zoom from 85mm to 170mm, 4K LTPO OLED panel with Bravia AI remastering, and zero AI overprocessing.

Display: 6.5"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 5,500mAh

Full Xperia 1 VIII specifications →