Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
#311
ZTE nubia Z70 Ultra
#355Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
ZTE nubia Z70 Ultra
Performance
70.873.0
Camera
59.555.8
Display
90.088.5
Battery
73.572.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
72.471.6
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an aluminum frame, while the ZTE nubia Z70 Ultra also utilizes glass and aluminum but has slightly larger dimensions and weight.
- The Pixel's 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display offers a resolution of 1344 x 2992 pixels at 120Hz, whereas the nubia Z70 Ultra's 6.85-inch AMOLED display has a resolution of 1216 x 2688 pixels with a higher refresh rate of 144Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G4, while the nubia utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Elite, both offering high-end capabilities but with different architectures.
- Camera-wise, both phones have a 50 MP main sensor, but the Pixel includes additional 48 MP ultrawide and periscope lenses, whereas the nubia features a 64 MP telephoto lens with 2.7x optical zoom.
- The Pixel's battery capacity is 5060 mAh with 37W charging, while the nubia has a larger 6150 mAh battery with 80W charging.
- Software experience differs slightly, with the Pixel running Android 14 and promising up to 7 major updates, while the nubia Z70 Ultra operates on Android 15 with Nebula AIOS.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
ZTE nubia Z70 Ultra
General
Release Date
2024, August 13
2024, November 21
Announced
2024, August 13
2024, November 21
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.8"
6.85"
Type
LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~486 ppi density)
1216 x 2688 pixels (~431 ppi density)
PPI
1344
1216
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Longxi glass (gen 2)
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Adreno 830
Memory
128GB 16GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF,
50 MP, f/1.6-4.0, 35mm (standard), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 2.7x optical zoom (vs. 26mm cam)50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, multi-directional PDAF
Front Camera
42 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, under display
Video Recording
8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5060 mAh
6150 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5060 mAh
Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh
Charging Details
37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Reverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
80W wired, PD3.0, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
164.3 x 77.1 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
Weight
221 g
228 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
Black, Gold, Starry Night, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L2+L5), GLONASS (G1+G5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 15, Nebula AIOS
OS Version
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 15, Nebula AIOS
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No