Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 16 Pro Max | nubia Z70S Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.3 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 6.7 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 431 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 8.6 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,681
- against 3,234
ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,600 mAh
- against 4,685 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,542,544
- against 1,740,422
- RAM Capacity
- 24 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | nubia Z70S Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.05 GHz | 4.32 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,740,422 | 2,542,544 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,681 Best value | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 9,012 | 10,059 Best value |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz) | Octa-core processor with 2 × 4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores and 6 × 3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,731 | 6,560 Best value |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | nubia Z70S Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Silver, Bronze, Titanium | Black, White, Blue, Brown |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 164.3 mm |
| Weight | 227 g Best value | 228 g |
| Usable Surface | 92 % Best value | 89.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Titanium Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | nubia Z70S Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,685 mAh | 6,600 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 48 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | nubia Z70S Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.85″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,216 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,868 px Best value | 2,688 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 431 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 960 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Oleophobic Coating, LTPO | Gorilla Glass 7i, HDR10, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, 10-Bit Panel, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | nubia Z70S Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | nubia Z70S Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | nubia Z70S Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 26 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | nubia Z70S Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, VoWiFi, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, Tethering, OTA Sync, Infrared, DisplayPort output, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Host 3.2 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.01 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.15 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.22 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.45 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | nubia Z70S Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | nubia Z70S Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,469 € | — |
| Model numbers | A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297, iPhone17,2 | NX737J |
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