Nubia Z70 Ultra unveiled: an ultra-flagship with advanced technology and AI innovations

Nubia has officially unveiled its 2024 ultra-flagship smartphone, the Nubia Z70 Ultra, in China. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the smartphone improves on its predecessor’s capabilities with a new design concept, improved under-screen camera technology, and deep artificial intelligence integration through the Nebula AIOS operating system.

The Nubia Z70 Ultra is a smartphone with a new design concept, improved under-screen camera technology, and deep artificial intelligence integration through the Nebula AIOS operating system.

The smartphone is packed with flagship specs and unique features, and aims to set new standards in performance and innovation.

Display and Design

The Nubia Z70 Ultra features a 6.85-inch AMOLED display with a true frameless screen that doesn’t have a camera cutout thanks to the seventh generation of under-screen front camera technology. With ultra-small black bezels (just 1.25mm) and an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 95.3%, the smartphone promises an immersive visual experience. The screen supports 1.5K resolution and utilizes FIAA technology for improved clarity and reduced distortion.

The screen supports 1.5K resolution and utilizes FIAA technology for improved clarity and reduced distortion.

The back panel features a unique “Starry Dome Soft Sand” finish that provides a pleasant tactile experience. The Nubia Z70 Ultra measures 8.6mm thick and weighs 228 grams. The smartphone will be available in three colors: Black Seal, Amber, and the exclusive Starry Sky Collector’s Edition with two-way satellite connectivity.

Performance and charging

The Z70 Ultra has the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset under the hood, combining with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 onboard storage for lightning-fast performance. In addition, the device is equipped with AI Frame Perception 2.0 technology, improving system smoothness by 25% and app launch speed by 50%.

Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset combines with LPDDRX RAM and built-in UFS 4.0 storage for blazing fast performance.

The 6,150mAh battery with a second-generation silicon-carbon anode supports 80W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse charging. The smartphone is also IP68/IP69 protected, has an X-axis linear motor and dual speakers for enhanced sound.

The smartphone is also IP68/IP69 protected.

Camera

The smartphone features an advanced camera where the key feature is an “exclusive 35mm focal length bionic dynamic lens” that mimics human vision. The triple-module main camera includes:

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• 50 MP Sony IMX906 sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and variable aperture f/1.59-f/4.0
• 50 MP ultra-wide macro lens with autofocus
• 64 MP periscope telephoto lens with OIS

The smartphone also features a DSLR-level mechanical shutter button for precise focusing and shooting, making it a great tool for mobile photography.

Smartphone also features a DSLR-level mechanical shutter button for precise focusing and shooting, making it a great tool for mobile photography.

AI and Nebula AIOS operating system

Nubia Z70 Ultra is the first device to feature the new Nebula AIOS operating system, which is fully voice-controlled. Future Mode simplifies interactions with the device, while features such as the «Time Capsule» smart assistant, off-screen chat and AI translator make using the smartphone more convenient. The company is also partnering with China Telecom to integrate a large model matrix for natural language, voice and image recognition, opening up opportunities for multilingual translation at conferences, document assistance and enhanced mobile photography with AI.

The company is also working with China Telecom to integrate a large model matrix for natural language, voice and image recognition, opening up opportunities for multilingual translation at conferences, document assistance and enhanced mobile photography with AI.

Prices and Availability

Nubia Z70 Ultra will go on sale starting November 25. Pre-orders are already open, and the price varies depending on the configuration:

• 12GB + 256GB: 4,599 yuan (~$635)
• 16GB + 512GB: 4999 yuan (~690 U.S. dollars)
• 16GB + 512GB Starry Sky Collector’s Edition: 5499 yuan (~759 USD)
• 16GB + 1TB: 5,599 yuan (~$773)
• 16GB + 1TB Starry Sky Collector’s Edition: 5999 yuan (~828 US dollars)
• 24GB + 1TB: 6,299 yuan (~869 USD)

In addition, the device is scheduled to have its world premiere on November 26 at 7:00 a.m. EST.

Total

Nubia Z70 Ultra combines the latest technology, AI-powered innovations and premium hardware to make it a worthy competitor in the flagship smartphone market in 2024 and 2025.

Nubia Z70 Ultra combines the latest technology, AI-powered innovations and premium hardware to make it a worthy competitor in the flagship smartphone market in 2024 and 2025.