Between the Z70 Ultra and Xperia 10 VI, the Z70 Ultra comes out ahead in antutu / wired charging, while the Xperia 10 VI wins on weight / pixel density. Overall, the Z70 Ultra scores 75.1 and the Xperia 10 VI scores 57.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Z70 Ultra is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 17.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Z70 Ultra if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are antutu, wired charging, refresh rate, among others.
Pick the Xperia 10 VI if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are weight, pixel density, headphone jack.
Both ship with comparable 5g support, water resistance, optical image stabilization, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Z70 Ultra is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Nubia - Z70 Ultra wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 371.43% more. 2640000 vs 560000.
- ▲Wired charging — 166.67% more. 80 W vs 30 W.
- ▲Refresh rate — 140.00% more. 144 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Front camera — 100.00% more. 16 MP vs 8 MP.
- ▲Battery capacity — 23.00% more. 6150 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 12.30% more. 6.85 " vs 6.1 ".
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Why Sony - Xperia 10 VI wins
- ▲Weight — 63.00 g less. 164 vs 227.
- ▲Pixel density — 2.32% more. 397 ppi vs 388 ppi.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Nubia - Z70 Ultra | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 164 glead |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.3 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Nubia - Z70 Ultra | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.85 "lead | 6.1 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 388 ppi | 397 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2000 nitslead | 800 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Nubia - Z70 Ultra | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 16 MPlead | 8 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Nubia - Z70 Ultra | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 6150 mAhlead | 5000 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 80 Wlead | 30 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nubia - Z70 Ultra | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Nubia - Z70 Ultra | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Z70 Ultra or Xperia 10 VI?+
Z70 Ultra has 23.0% more battery — 6150 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Z70 Ultra or Xperia 10 VI?+
Xperia 10 VI is 63g lighter — 227g vs 164g.
Is Z70 Ultra waterproof?+
Z70 Ultra has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 10 VI support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 10 VI supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Z70 Ultra or Xperia 10 VI?+
Z70 Ultra offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Z70 Ultra or Xperia 10 VI?+
Z70 Ultra has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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