ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra Review: Is It Really a Flagship Killer?

December 30, 2024, 12:40 PM
by Md. Mehedi Hasan

UNB News
Publish- December 30, 2024, 12:40 PM
Md. Mehedi Hasan
Update- December 30, 2024, 12:58 PM

ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra Review: Is It Really a Flagship Killer?

ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra (Image source: Facebook)

ZTE launched Nubia Z70 Ultra on November 25, 2024. The phone features flagship-level components like a robust processor, a vibrant display, a solid battery, etc. In addition to regular upgrades, the phone has introduced unique functionalities to some of its features, too. However, smartphone lovers are arguing whether the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a flagship killer. Let’s dive into that argument while reviewing the phone’s key specs, and pros, cons, and pricing in Bangladesh.

Key Features of ZTE Nubia 270 Ultra

Design

The first stand-apart feature of the ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra is its design. It uses a box-like aluminum frame for its main body, which may remind you of the design of the Galaxy Note series. However, the horizontal camera panel on the mid-back sets the difference.

The top-right section of the rear panel contains a circular primary camera module. The rest of the back panel is fresh, plain, and sleek. The body seems bulky, measuring 164.3 mm by 77.1 mm by 8.6 mm. The bulkiness results in a weight of 228g. It may sound heavier, but other comparable high-end devices like Honor Magic 6 Pro and Vivo X200 Pro carry a similar weight.

On the right edge, there is a two-stage camera button and a red-marked power button. On the left side, you will find a customizable button that lets users specify its function. All buttons are placed in convenient spots.

Display

The ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra presents a flat 6.85-inch giant AMOLED display that makes watching content and gaming equally fun. The front camera is an under-display lens hidden with delicacy. Most of the time, users won’t notice any sign of it. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold used a similar front lens, but it failed to cover it with Nubia’s efficiency.

Users will experience smooth scrolling and frame change as Z70’s display supports a 144Hz refresh rate. Compared to the 120Hz refresh rate of Honor Magic 6 Pro, Oppo Find X, and Vivo X200 Pro, Nubia’s 144Hz is appreciable. The display is protected by Longxi glass (gen 2).

The display's downsides are it's 1216 by 2688 pixels resolution and 2000 nits peak brightness. The absence of the LTPO technology further weighs down the competitive value of the Nubia Z70 Ultra’s display. However, gamers and avid content consumers will cherish Nubia’s lensless display design.

Cameras

The Nubia Z70 Ultra's primary camera module has two divisions. The upper division is a circular lens holder that houses a 50MP wide-aperture (f/1.6 to f/4.0) lens. It comes with OIS and multidirectional PDAF. It also uses a unique adjustable physical aperture offering the user more control to take a perfect shot.

Below the circular module is a horizontal second camera module that rooms a 64MP (f/2.5) telephoto lens and a 50MP (f/2.0) ultrawide lens. Combined, the three primary lenses can capture quality pictures. But if compared, their specifications may sound low in front of the powerful 180MP and 200MP periscope telephoto lenses used in the vivo X200 Pro, and Honor Magic6 Pro.

The under-display 16MP (f/2.5) front camera is another disappointment for the phone. It captures pictures that highly rely on the beautification capability of the phone.

The utmost video recording capacity of Nubia Z70 Ultra’s rear sensors is 8K by 30fps; while the front sensor can capture only 1080p footage at 30fps at maximum.

Performance and Hardware

Introducing the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the Nubia Z70 Ultra becomes one of the forerunners of the latest 3nm Qualcomm processor. The chipset is an unparalleled feature of the phone. Together with the Adreno 830 GPU, it provides wonderful performance in playing high-resolution games and cracking complicated tasks.

The RAM capacity ranges from 12 to 24GB, while the internal storage capacity reaches up to 1TB ranging from 256GB. The Nubia Z70 Ultra offers multiple storage and RAM combos, including 256GB * 12GB RAM, 512GB * 16GB RAM, and 1TB * 16GB or 24GB RAM. Powerful UFS 4.0 technology ensures high-speed reading and writing performance, providing even a more reactive gaming, editing, and multitasking experience.

Software

The Nubia Z70 Ultra operates through the Nebula AIOS, a modified version of Android 15. Nebula AIOS does its part remarkably well, providing smooth and effortless navigation, app installations, and performance. But like other features, it also projects a limit.

Nubia offers a three-year update range for their phones. This period is far below the standard line compared with the seven years of updates given by Google and Samsung and four years of updates offered by Xiaomi and OnePlus.

Battery and Charging

A robust 6150 mAh battery powers up the Nubia Z70 Ultra. Backed by a fast 80W charger, the battery will surely provide users with relentless support. However, the lack of wireless and reverse-wireless charging capacity is unacceptable nowadays, especially in this price range.

Pros and Cons of the ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra

Pros

- 5G network connectivity.
- IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance.
- AMOLED display, 144Hz refresh rate.
- Android 15 with NebulaAI OS UI.
- High-performance chipset for gaming and multitasking.
- 6150 mAh battery with 80W fast charging.
- Under-display fingerprint scanner.
- NFC, OTG, and infrared port support.
- 8K video recording with gyro-EIS.
- Stereo speakers.
- Up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage.

Cons

- No audio jack.
- No secondary card slot.
- No Emergency SOS feature.
- Lacks reverse and wireless charging.
- Selfie camera limited to 1080p recording.

Price of the ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra in Bangladesh

The ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra is unofficially available in Bangladesh for around 80000 TK. However, the price is subject to change.

Conclusion

The Nubia Z70 Ultra competes in the market by introducing a set of unique features. A range of powerful lenses, an adjustable aperture control, the latest Qualcomm 8 Elite processor, and a super durable battery– all these components heighten the phone's functionality. However, the provision of some handy features, like an audio jack and a wireless charging system, could make the ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra a better deal. The phone can be a great choice for people who love gaming and consume a good amount of content. Users who want to use the phone to take perfect images and selfies may look for other options.