ZTE is back with a fresh twist on its powerhouse smartphone lineup. Meet the nubia Z70S Ultra — a device that builds on last year’s Z70 Ultra by going bigger where it counts and smarter where it matters. Just months after wowing camera enthusiasts with the original, Nubia’s team has been busy. The “S” edition brings a larger sensor to its main camera, a beefier battery, and a few small but smart design tweaks that nudge the experience forward — without losing the DNA that made the original special.
A Camera That Means Business
Photography remains the Z70S Ultra’s biggest brag. This time around, the main sensor steps up to a 50MP 1/1.3” OmniVision Light Fusion 900 sensor — bigger than the 1/1.56” Sony IMX906 used before. Nubia paired it with a fixed f/1.7 35mm lens, ditching the previous model’s variable aperture system. Simpler? Sure. But when you’ve got this much light sensitivity and natural depth, you might not miss the old flexibility.
And that’s just one part of the triple-threat camera setup:
- A 64MP 70mm telephoto with optical image stabilization
- A 50MP ultra-wide with a 122° field of view — and a macro mode that can focus from just 2.5cm away
Add in the dedicated physical shutter button (yes, it’s still there), and the Z70S Ultra starts to feel like a real camera disguised as a smartphone — one that’s ready the moment you long-press to launch.
More Power to Go Further
Photography isn’t the only department seeing an upgrade. The battery now clocks in at a massive 6,600mAh — up from 6,150mAh — without making the phone bulkier. Impressively, dimensions stay put at 164.3 x 77.1 x 8.6mm and 228g. And when it’s time to recharge, 80W fast wired charging is ready to top you up quickly.
Long gaming sessions, extended photography trips, or just plain forgetting to plug in? The Z70S Ultra has your back.
A Display That Stays Out of Your Way
Front and center sits the familiar, expansive 6.85-inch OLED panel. It remains notch-free thanks to the under-display selfie camera, and it’s tuned for gamers and video junkies alike:
- 144Hz refresh rate
- 1,216 x 2,688 resolution
- 10-bit color with full DCI-P3 coverage
- 2,592Hz PWM dimming for smoother visuals and reduced eye strain
This time, Nubia swaps the Longxi glass protection for Gorilla Glass 7i, promising better scratch and impact resistance for the clumsy among us.
Performance Without Compromises
As expected, the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset powers the show, backed by serious memory and storage configurations:
- Up to 24GB LPDDR5X RAM (yes, 24GB!)
- Up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage
- That’s laptop-grade muscle packed into your pocket.
And it’s not just about raw speed. With an IP68/IP69 rating, the Z70S Ultra is rugged enough to survive dust, rain, and even accidental dips. Plus, the rear glass features a nano-textured “calfskin” finish for a luxe feel that doesn’t scream for attention.
Colors, Pricing, and Availability
At launch, Nubia is offering two color options:
- Twilight
- Melting Gold (available only in the 256GB and 512GB models)
Here’s how pricing shapes up in China:
| Configuration | Price (CNY) |
|---|---|
| 12GB + 256GB | ¥4,600 |
| 16GB + 512GB | ¥5,000 |
| 16GB + 1TB | ¥5,600 |
| 24GB + 1TB (Special) | ¥6,300 |
For those outside China, don’t worry — Nubia is planning a global launch for both the Z70S Ultra and the nubia Tablet Pro on May 13. Early birds who sign up will snag bonuses like €40 off, exclusive gifts, and even the chance to win a free Z70S Ultra. Considering everything packed inside this device, the only real question is: why wait?
