Nubia·Flagship · Released Nov 2024

Z70

Snapdragon 8 Elite with a 35 mm-equivalent main camera and under-display selfie.

80/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$640
Color · Starry Black
Display
6.8" LTPO 144 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · OIS
Battery
6,150 mAh
Weight
208 g
Quick answer

The Nubia Z70 is a flagship Nubia smartphone released Nov 2024, with a launch price of $640. It pairs the Snapdragon 8 Elite with a 6.8" LTPO 144 Hz display, a 50 MP · OIS main camera and a 6,150 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 80/100 — The under-display camera flagship — at half the iPhone price. Standout strengths: under-display selfie keeps screen full-bleed. and snapdragon 8 elite at $640 is a steal. Main trade-off: udc selfie loses sharpness.

AI Snapshot

The under-display camera flagship — at half the iPhone price.

Z70 makes the rare commitment to under-display selfie, keeps a 35 mm-equivalent main lens for natural-perspective shots, and runs Snapdragon 8 Elite at $640. The UDC sharpness trade is real but the package is genuinely distinctive.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display88
Camera84
Performance92
Battery88
Build80
Value82
  • Under-display selfie keeps screen full-bleed.
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite at $640 is a steal.
  • IP68 + IP69 dust/water rating.
  • 6,150 mAh battery.

Full specifications

Type
LTPO AMOLED, 144 Hz, under-display camera
Size
6.8 inches
Resolution
2,480 × 1,116 px
Main
50 MP, f/1.6, 35 mm equiv, OIS
Ultrawide
50 MP, f/2.0 (122°)
Telephoto
64 MP, f/2.5 (3×) OIS
Selfie
16 MP under-display

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg +66.7%
This
2,700,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg +13.8%
This
3,300
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg +27.2%
This
10,300
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg +4.8%
This
65.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps

How the Z70 compares

Z70iPhone 13 Pro MaxRedMagic 9S Pro
SpecEagle score808080
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 EliteApple A15 BionicSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading
Display6.8" LTPO 144 Hz6.7" LTPO OLED6.8" AMOLED 120 Hz
Main camera50 MP · OIS12 MP · f/1.550 MP
Battery6,150 mAh4,352 mAh6,500 mAh
Launch price$640$1,099$649

Frequently asked questions

When was the Z70 released?

The Z70 was released in Nov 2024.

How much does the Z70 cost?

The Z70 launched at $640 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the Z70 screen size and type?

The Z70 has a 6.8" LTPO 144 Hz display.

What chipset does the Z70 use?

The Z70 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the Z70 have?

The Z70 ships with 12 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Z70 battery capacity?

The Z70 has a 6,150 mAh battery.

How fast does the Z70 charge?

The Z70 supports 80 W wired charging.

What is the Z70 main camera?

The Z70 has a 50 MP · OIS main camera.

Does the Z70 have a telephoto zoom camera?

Yes — the Z70 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 64 MP, f/2.5 (3×) OIS.

Does the Z70 have a headphone jack?

The Z70 does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

How long will the Z70 get software updates?

The Z70 update policy: 3 OS + 4 yr security.

How much does the Z70 weigh?

The Z70 weighs 208 g.

What colours does the Z70 come in?

The Z70 is available in 2 colours: Starry Black, Silver Wing.

Is the Z70 worth buying?

Z70 makes the rare commitment to under-display selfie, keeps a 35 mm-equivalent main lens for natural-perspective shots, and runs Snapdragon 8 Elite at $640. The UDC sharpness trade is real but the package is genuinely distinctive. SpecEagle gives the Z70 an editorial score of 80/100.

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