Nubia Z70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare Nubia Z70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6150mAh vs…
Nubia
Nubia Z70 Ultra
$729
2categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
14categories won
6 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Nubia Z70 Ultra, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nubia Z70 Ultra if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Nubia Z70 Ultra provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $729 vs $1049.
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 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1216 x 2688 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,050,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 9950 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2.7x | 5xWinner |
| 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 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,150 mAh | 6,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 210 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.1 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 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Nubia Z70 Ultra | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,049 |
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
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh
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