I absolutely love notchless and flat display, still rocking my Mi9T. Weird that the low light photography is better than day time. Hopefully they'll be better after a few updates
Fulk agreed. The mi9t was excellent mechanism front camera. It was another lvl compare to other phones... why not comeback? 😢 .. underdisplay camera is good but, the quality camera... in normal usage you not see the camera under display, but you see photo compare side by side difference. Sorry for my English.😊
This is so funny, i was looking for a review for this device yesterday and only found those clickbaity ones. Really appreciate the in-depth review, im looking forward to getting mine as a result.
Back in the early days, Nokia were the KINGS of the dual stage camera button (on The N series phones, N73/N80/ and th mighty N95/N95 8Gb & N8), Sony do a dedicated 2 stage camera button on their Xperia phones, but, like you said, It's GREAT to see another manufacturer implement this basic, but impactful feature into the phone! 😏👍 😎🇬🇧
TechTables thank you for review. I have had in past nubia z50 which I love. Nubia Z70 Ultra 12G 256G I can pick up for £471.37 make the cheapest snapdragon 8 elite with good camera, excellent build quality.
The Z series from Nubia is ALMOST perfect... Absolutely killer hardware and I love how vanilla the software experience is. There are also so many thoughtful touches. The big loss for me is the software. Specifically around stability and camera performance. I swear if Nubia would open their arms to the open source rom community, they would have it all.
@Red-ding-Ton I mean the OS is glitchy with lots of bugs and I have to frequently restart the phone. To get around this I paid for sd maid 2 and I have system cleaning running overnight. Nubia should open up and embrace ROMs. They would be the best android solution....even better than Google.
@@Red-ding-Ton I also think he was talking about the front camera. That is just awful performance. 1080p and 30fps.. 29fps stable. No stabilization. Most phones still have unreliable camera and software stability. This is why most videotogophers still use iPhone despite "lacking" in specs. Apple has just done a splendid job at software stability and reliability. The Iphone smashes most android phones just for having simple software and camera software. Their captured pictures and videos are just not as processed as other android phones. Samsung tends to do internal processed images and videos which is why pictures and videos from both phones compared are so different. I use a s24 ultra. but I also use and Iphone 16 pro max. They both have their ups and downs but at the end of the day the iphone is what's in my pocket and what I rather pick up just because it's more simple.
About the dual stage hw shutter button - What do you mean by "finally" Chris? Sony smartphones (Xperia 1/5/Pro-I lines) have been having this button since Mark 1 models.
Yes Sony has them my bad, even some old Symbian Samsung I had with it and 3x optical zoom back in the day had a camera button i'm sure. I was thinking more of finally others have them.
@@Techtablets As for Android smartphones, Xperias always have it since Z series. It has been a decade. No Xperia flagship ever missed that. So, how can you miss that? Hehe.
@g3nn4 front facing camera sucks..just like the camera from phones 10+ years ago..but i must say this is definitely an upgrade from my oneplus 10r phone
@@g3nn4 the display on the z60 seems kinda flat..was waiting for the global release of vivo x200 pro but decided to buy the z60 so far so good..i like the full screen experience the z60 gives me.. also wanting to buy the oneplus 12 but heard horror stories about green line
I bought the nubia z60 ultra for £480 from aliexpress and there is no competition at that price point. I wonder if this versions price will drop equally as much after a few months.
Great review as always Chris. I have this phone's predecessor which is very similiar. It's been great value for money but for a multitude of reasons (no updates, weird bugs, cameras not reaching their potential, UDC camera not even good enough for calls etc) I wouldn't buy again.
Finally a brand that recognize a proper camera button placement. I do think the 35mm focal length is the way to go considering even with my phone I sometimes shoot in 1.5x zoom just to not get that fisheye effect. Well it's slightly a niche these days just like the jack and SD card.
Was going to pick this up but after seeing your camera testing ill wait to see if they release any firmware for it. Im willing to sacrifice the front camera but the rear cameras look only "ok" and i dont find that acceptable for it being camera focused
Буквально месяц назад приобрел глобальную версию Z60 Ultra, узнал что вышел Z70. Нашел наконец-то первый нормальный обзор, за что спасибо большое! Как вижу смысла подрываться и резко менять Z60 на Z70 не вижу). Фронталку сильно не улучшили, по характеристикам бытовому пользователю вау эффекта не вызывает)
@@Techtablets Relatable, it wouldn't be my preference for my main device as I prefer a less 'loud' design but it's certainly interesting and I appreciate it in the sea of otherwise plain phones.
@@Techtabletswheras I’d love this love skies and such so I’m a sucker for stuff like it or landscapes but this just ain’t the ohone for it even though I need a new one bad so wondering what I’ll go for
This phone is 80% there on the buy list, I still want to wait it out till half December. Can you tell me what the direct competitor of this phone is, that has the Snapdragon 8 Elite?
thnx for the review for telephoto, use "ONLY" 70mm & 350mm as 85mm or 140mm quality-details suffers compared to former mentioned. and crop or zoom in photos taken. gcam will for sure helps a lot versus stock software optimization is needed. maybe mcpro 24fps also gives better shots vs stock as well
I have the previous version (Z60 Ultra) and have been getting updates every month (initially) and now every 2-3 months. According to Nubia updates will be released for 3 years.
Hmm.. thinking about a new phone and this one's 700 Euros here in Germany I'm not sure about it Are other phones at this price point better? Should I just save 200/300 dollars and go for a upper mid ranger?
I dont understand who this phone is for. Anyone who wants a brick design (for whatever reason) is getting Samsung. I thought it would be an absolutely crazy camera by the look of the back... But it is completely hit and miss, with a janky zoom, and the selfie cam is trash (why include it at all then?). Then I thought it would be a gaming powerhouse or a media machine, but it overheats, has bad speakers, and no headphone jack. So... A pretty paperweight?
Great review. I am a bit sad. Their Ultimate Version or Leading was already worse than the Z60 Ultra normal version in terms of colours. Sadly they seem to overdo it with the Z70 Ultra again. The Zoom is only a slight improvement over the predecessor. The Ultrawide is the biggest bummer. It was a perfect vlogging cam at 18mm with 1/1.5" sensor. The newer one is better for ultrawide shots but not really for vlogging. Front Cam seems way better than on the Z60 Ultra that had a very soft look to it. This one is heavily processed but still prefer this one to a hazy less sharp mess we had before. I think this time around I will wait for the Z80 Ultra instead of the Z70 Ultra. The variable aperture is the main feature on this one. That helps with better 35mm shots. I expect Vivo's X200 Ultra to beat this one also in 35mm and giving us better zoom and ultrawide as well.
@@maxoo._ they promise 3 years of updates and 2 mayor android versions. I would like to know if android auto will work with the Z70 Ultra. eSIM will not work 😞
@@bastischweini7805 OK nice 👍 I don't know, the best is to check their mail support and ask the question... It will be a very good clue for you to see if they are reactive and hence reliable for customers 🤓
I was thinking of buying a Z60 Ultra a couple of weeks ago but decided to bail out after finding out that ZTE has a pretty bad record when it comes to software updates. Can ZTE phone owners confirm this? How often do you get Android version updates? Security patches?
wondering if this phone was sent by nubia (in case this was a cherrypicked device). great review! only reviewer that i actually trust with chinese phones.
Amazing review and once more the first one. 🙏 A quick question, do you think with some software updates, the rear camera(s) can get somewhere close to the Vivo x200 pro? (I liked your review and subjectively I find it one of the best camera test results) I'm basically looking for a good camera phone and I like many aspects of the Nubia Z70 Ultra so far - any suggestions?
Let’s be brutally honest: the removal of features like the 3.5mm headphone jack, SD card slot, and the absence of 5G in certain smartphones is a calculated move, designed not for consumer convenience or technical innovation but to force users into spending more money on unnecessary features and services. This is not progress-it's economic manipulation at its finest, and it’s backed by both corporate strategy and media complicity. First, look at the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack. Companies claim it's about pushing forward "wireless innovation" or making phones thinner. But that’s a smokescreen. Wired headphones are cheaper, more reliable, and don’t require constant charging. Removing the jack forces users to purchase expensive wireless alternatives or dongles, which are not only less durable but are also priced far higher than a simple pair of wired headphones. This is reflected in the market: Apple’s AirPods, introduced shortly after they removed the headphone jack, became one of their best-selling accessories, generating billions in revenue. Wireless headphones are designed to wear out faster due to battery degradation, ensuring that consumers will be back to buy more. Next is the removal of the SD card slot. By removing expandable storage, manufacturers corner consumers into buying phones with higher internal storage, which are often marked up significantly. For instance, the price jump between a 128GB and a 256GB phone can easily be $100 or more, even though the actual cost of adding that extra memory for manufacturers is far lower. Alternatively, users are pushed toward cloud storage subscriptions, which generate recurring revenue. Google, Apple, and other tech giants profit immensely from cloud services, where users essentially rent access to their own data, losing control and autonomy over how they store and manage it. There’s verifiable evidence showing the financial incentives behind these moves. Cloud storage services like Apple’s iCloud and Google Drive are multibillion-dollar industries, with Apple's services segment alone (which includes iCloud) generating nearly $20 billion per quarter as of 2023. What this means is that by removing SD card slots, companies are coercing users into paying continuously for access to storage they used to own outright. The lack of 5G support in some models is another tactic. While companies tout 5G as the future, they deliberately release lower-tier models without 5G to create a market split, nudging customers into more expensive models for what should now be a basic feature. As 5G networks become standard, consumers who initially opted for a cheaper 4G phone are essentially forced to upgrade sooner than necessary, feeding the industry's obsession with planned obsolescence. And here’s where the tech media and reviewers come in. Tech outlets, many of which rely on ad revenue from the very companies removing these features, routinely parrot corporate talking points. Instead of calling out these practices for what they are-thinly veiled money grabs-many reviewers praise "minimalist design" or "wireless convenience," while barely acknowledging the financial implications for consumers. There is rarely deep scrutiny over why these changes are happening or how they economically benefit the manufacturers while disadvantaging the end user. The tech media’s tendency to gloss over these issues can be linked to financial interests. Companies like Apple, Samsung, and Google wield significant influence over tech journalism through ad dollars and sponsorships. Outlets that rely on these revenue streams are less likely to offer harsh critiques. In addition, affiliate marketing links are a major income source for these websites-meaning they make money when readers purchase products like Bluetooth headphones or cloud subscriptions. This system encourages reviewers to praise the very products that are part of the problem, creating a biased feedback loop that favors corporations over consumers. What we’re seeing isn’t innovation-it’s a well-crafted business model designed to strip consumers of features they’ve grown accustomed to, replacing them with more costly, less durable alternatives that funnel even more money into the pockets of tech giants. The move away from basic functionality, like a headphone jack or expandable storage, is a textbook example of how the tech industry manipulates consumers under the guise of "progress." It's a slow erosion of choice, autonomy, and cost efficiency, all while manufacturers and tech media repackage these losses as benefits. This isn’t speculation; this is backed by verifiable financial reports, revenue streams, and market data. It’s time to call it what it is: a system built to maximize profit at the consumer’s expense, where unnecessary spending is disguised as technological advancement.
I absolutely love notchless and flat display, still rocking my Mi9T. Weird that the low light photography is better than day time. Hopefully they'll be better after a few updates
Yes it just needs some work with camera updates. It's bound to get better.
Fulk agreed. The mi9t was excellent mechanism front camera. It was another lvl compare to other phones... why not comeback? 😢 .. underdisplay camera is good but, the quality camera... in normal usage you not see the camera under display, but you see photo compare side by side difference. Sorry for my English.😊
also using 9t pro, and waiting for good phone without holes in display. Actually snap 855 still rocks, all apps working great and fast.
reliability after years, mechanical motors would likely to fail@@furieux6742
Go for Xiaomi again. ZTE is a garbage 🗑️ brand.
No notch, no cut out camera, thin bezel flat screen, just perfect front design 👌🏻
Totally agree
This is so funny, i was looking for a review for this device yesterday and only found those clickbaity ones. Really appreciate the in-depth review, im looking forward to getting mine as a result.
Glad to help
First proper review of the Nubia Z70 ultra in English language, I will subscribe now
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Your Channel is underrated, Your content is so good and straight forward. Let's keep supporting TechTablets guys.
You're too kind! Thanks for the comment.
There are no subtitles.
Best on TH-cam exactly what you need to know before you buy
@@Techtablets 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Ooeeehhh sweet! And he my countries artist van gogh version as well!!
When will we see your camera comparison of Nubia z60 and z70?
Launched in UK today at £599 for 12/256 model. Must be the best hardware around for that price. I've ordered it for the uninterrupted display alone.
Software support? I hope they're at least tolerable
@@ejcubing3622software support is very bad. But if the phone works without bugs I don't mind it
£599 Is a good price.
@@ejcubing3622 ZTE's software support is very middling. Their hardware is pretty good but it seems like that's the only thing they spend the money on.
@@ejcubing3622only 2 years unfortunately
Was honestly waiting for your review on this one! 🎉
if this is available in my country in retail, I will get it in a heartbeat. Sick of the front camera!
Very good review, covered all the main points like heating and camera perfectly.
10/10
Glad you liked it
Great review, finally something real. After 6 years I found a successor to my phone
Back in the early days, Nokia were the KINGS of the dual stage camera button (on The N series phones, N73/N80/ and th mighty N95/N95 8Gb & N8), Sony do a dedicated 2 stage camera button on their Xperia phones, but, like you said, It's GREAT to see another manufacturer implement this basic, but impactful feature into the phone! 😏👍 😎🇬🇧
I am still using the Z50 Ultra, solid device never given me an issue and the cameras are true to life in terms of picture quality!
Did you get OS and security updates?
@@SanjuroCAyes I am now on MyOS 14.5 major update and they typically push minor updates every 2/3 months
@@sirsilva7079 fantastic👍
@@sirsilva7079Will you receive Android 15 and 16 ?
you really are the best, the phone just launched and you already make the review for this phone. Keep up the good work
Thanks for the review man!
You bet!
TechTables thank you for review. I have had in past nubia z50 which I love. Nubia Z70 Ultra 12G 256G I can pick up for £471.37 make the cheapest snapdragon 8 elite with good camera, excellent build quality.
I'm in the exact same shoes as I'm looking to upgrade my z50 to this z70 ultra... But where did you find it for that price?
With many ideas, the competition can learn a lesson when it comes to design.
I'm really digging the overall specs of this phone. Flat screen, big battery, under display selfie, decent cameras and unique design.
Again with that fantastic video quality. Well done.
Nothing special but thanks 😅
Great review and first impression as always Chris Sir
Thank you kindly
Can you force the phone to go to desktop mode trough the developer options?
Stunning piece of jewellery! 😍💯 I would never turn dark mode with this one. It's just plain glass, corner to corner, chin to top bezel.
What is the software support with this device? How long?
The Z series from Nubia is ALMOST perfect...
Absolutely killer hardware and I love how vanilla the software experience is. There are also so many thoughtful touches.
The big loss for me is the software. Specifically around stability and camera performance.
I swear if Nubia would open their arms to the open source rom community, they would have it all.
"The big loss for me is the software. Specifically around stability and camera performance."
What do you mean?
@Red-ding-Ton I mean the OS is glitchy with lots of bugs and I have to frequently restart the phone.
To get around this I paid for sd maid 2 and I have system cleaning running overnight.
Nubia should open up and embrace ROMs. They would be the best android solution....even better than Google.
@@Red-ding-Ton
I also think he was talking about the front camera. That is just awful performance. 1080p and 30fps.. 29fps stable. No stabilization.
Most phones still have unreliable camera and software stability. This is why most videotogophers still use iPhone despite "lacking" in specs. Apple has just done a splendid job at software stability and reliability. The Iphone smashes most android phones just for having simple software and camera software. Their captured pictures and videos are just not as processed as other android phones. Samsung tends to do internal processed images and videos which is why pictures and videos from both phones compared are so different.
I use a s24 ultra. but I also use and Iphone 16 pro max. They both have their ups and downs but at the end of the day the iphone is what's in my pocket and what I rather pick up just because it's more simple.
yea what do you mean?
@@Red-ding-Ton I mean, there are a lot of glitches and bugs with the software in daily use.
❤❤ great job keep growing brother ❤❤
Sweet! Thanks Chris!😊
So cool device really ❤
That's a beautiful phone chris...
Send it over here after the reviews😂
About the dual stage hw shutter button - What do you mean by "finally" Chris?
Sony smartphones (Xperia 1/5/Pro-I lines) have been having this button since Mark 1 models.
Yes Sony has them my bad, even some old Symbian Samsung I had with it and 3x optical zoom back in the day had a camera button i'm sure. I was thinking more of finally others have them.
Xperia has been using it way before Z series. My Z1 compact have it. Before that, Sony Ericsson phones have them.
@@Techtablets As for Android smartphones, Xperias always have it since Z series. It has been a decade. No Xperia flagship ever missed that. So, how can you miss that? Hehe.
Bro. Sony has had a camera button since the Sony Ericcson days. What u mean? Lol.
I have erased Sony phones from my mind...
Great video, as usual, buddy! Hmmm, this or the Red Magic 10 Pro . Hmmm
Hmmm
Just got the z60 ultra a few days ago.. should've waited for this phone
This z series are good only for flat display and cpu, the rest is......
@g3nn4 front facing camera sucks..just like the camera from phones 10+ years ago..but i must say this is definitely an upgrade from my oneplus 10r phone
@@kurttevan i've got op12 and i can't transfer to this z70 because sucks on op12, i like flat display and wait s25u..
@@g3nn4 the display on the z60 seems kinda flat..was waiting for the global release of vivo x200 pro but decided to buy the z60 so far so good..i like the full screen experience the z60 gives me.. also wanting to buy the oneplus 12 but heard horror stories about green line
I bought the nubia z60 ultra for £480 from aliexpress and there is no competition at that price point. I wonder if this versions price will drop equally as much after a few months.
chris thank you so much for doing a review on a niche phone like this
Great review as always Chris. I have this phone's predecessor which is very similiar. It's been great value for money but for a multitude of reasons (no updates, weird bugs, cameras not reaching their potential, UDC camera not even good enough for calls etc) I wouldn't buy again.
You're sooooo lucky to have it!!
It's not yet available in AliExpress and in local retailers so all of ASEAN will wait for another month or so...
Best review!! Thx u sm
Finally a brand that recognize a proper camera button placement. I do think the 35mm focal length is the way to go considering even with my phone I sometimes shoot in 1.5x zoom just to not get that fisheye effect. Well it's slightly a niche these days just like the jack and SD card.
Just bought the Z60 Ultra a few months ago and the Z70 Ultra HAD to come out now...
Is the selfie camera good enough to use for biometric security when setting up things like online banking?
Was going to pick this up but after seeing your camera testing ill wait to see if they release any firmware for it. Im willing to sacrifice the front camera but the rear cameras look only "ok" and i dont find that acceptable for it being camera focused
What app is that you use for the battery charge details? @7:14
your tease are very reliable. teen(10) reason to like your review 👍
A doubt.
Does it have 2 flashes? Or are any of them decorative?
THANK YOU
🤔
What's about night video or photo?
Буквально месяц назад приобрел глобальную версию Z60 Ultra, узнал что вышел Z70. Нашел наконец-то первый нормальный обзор, за что спасибо большое! Как вижу смысла подрываться и резко менять Z60 на Z70 не вижу). Фронталку сильно не улучшили, по характеристикам бытовому пользователю вау эффекта не вызывает)
This has to be one of the most eye catching designs I've seen on the back of a 'regular' phone in quite some time.
That's true it really stands out. I'm not a huge fan of it I prefer a plain style but it's certainly different!
@@Techtablets Relatable, it wouldn't be my preference for my main device as I prefer a less 'loud' design but it's certainly interesting and I appreciate it in the sea of otherwise plain phones.
True it's nice that its so different
@@Techtabletswheras I’d love this love skies and such so I’m a sucker for stuff like it or landscapes but this just ain’t the ohone for it even though I need a new one bad so wondering what I’ll go for
This phone is 80% there on the buy list, I still want to wait it out till half December.
Can you tell me what the direct competitor of this phone is, that has the Snapdragon 8 Elite?
I was hoping the camera would be better .
I watched both your reviews, but I'd like your input. Between the IQOO 13 and this Z70, which has the better cameras?
Спасибо за обзор. PLS. compare Nubia против Vivo - битва камер
Is there a review of the previous version, the Z60 ultra, on this channel?
thnx for the review
for telephoto, use "ONLY" 70mm & 350mm as 85mm or 140mm quality-details suffers compared to former mentioned. and crop or zoom in photos taken. gcam will for sure helps a lot versus stock software optimization is needed. maybe mcpro 24fps also gives better shots vs stock as well
Great news nice information 😊.
Google play store available?
Excellent review, subpar phone.
Thank you.
Thanks for the review as usual Chris. Honestly for a camera phone looks quite unimpressive. It's at least fairly affordable for a flagship
Nice phone but how long will it be supported?
I have the previous version (Z60 Ultra) and have been getting updates every month (initially) and now every 2-3 months. According to Nubia updates will be released for 3 years.
@@thofstee Are you still on Android 14?
@@mrne1433Yes Z60 and RM9pro still on 14
Is it like 35 mm sensor size ????
Focal length
Does it have bypass charging?
Big but is it too narrow or wide enough
Man, that back is beautiful, i wouldnt want to put a case on that phone
Need motioncam test on this beast.
This is a more sensible choice comparing to the Red Magic 10. Smartphones with no water and dust resistance are just a no-go nowadays
The phone is a piece of art 😍📸extraordinary
Hi, I have Xiaomi 13 ultra ,important for me is camera,is any sense to change on nubia??
4th gen UDC looks pretty decent. Acceptable for social media and video call.
How many years wil be update for android???
If nobody talks about that probably 1 year big and patches for 2 years
Hmm.. thinking about a new phone and this one's 700 Euros here in Germany
I'm not sure about it
Are other phones at this price point better?
Should I just save 200/300 dollars and go for a upper mid ranger?
Nice display 😮
Very nice!
I dont understand who this phone is for. Anyone who wants a brick design (for whatever reason) is getting Samsung. I thought it would be an absolutely crazy camera by the look of the back... But it is completely hit and miss, with a janky zoom, and the selfie cam is trash (why include it at all then?). Then I thought it would be a gaming powerhouse or a media machine, but it overheats, has bad speakers, and no headphone jack. So... A pretty paperweight?
How redmagic 10 pro stability in stress test is same as nubia Z70 ultra?Is that mean cooling system in redmagic 10 pro is useless?
No AI feature in photo?
Where is the second speaker supposed to be in the top of the phone ?
How does this compare to oneplus 13 and Iqoo 13
Great review.
I am a bit sad. Their Ultimate Version or Leading was already worse than the Z60 Ultra normal version in terms of colours. Sadly they seem to overdo it with the Z70 Ultra again.
The Zoom is only a slight improvement over the predecessor. The Ultrawide is the biggest bummer. It was a perfect vlogging cam at 18mm with 1/1.5" sensor.
The newer one is better for ultrawide shots but not really for vlogging.
Front Cam seems way better than on the Z60 Ultra that had a very soft look to it. This one is heavily processed but still prefer this one to a hazy less sharp mess we had before.
I think this time around I will wait for the Z80 Ultra instead of the Z70 Ultra. The variable aperture is the main feature on this one. That helps with better 35mm shots.
I expect Vivo's X200 Ultra to beat this one also in 35mm and giving us better zoom and ultrawide as well.
Prob is battery is average compared to iqoo 13 based on GSMArena battery test
I read no esim ... is that right?
Great! How is the software update policy? 7 years of Android updates as is from Samsung and Google?
Not at all I think it will only receive one major Android update and 2 or 3 years of security patches every 3 months...
@@maxoo._ they promise 3 years of updates and 2 mayor android versions.
I would like to know if android auto will work with the Z70 Ultra. eSIM will not work 😞
@@bastischweini7805 OK nice 👍
I don't know, the best is to check their mail support and ask the question... It will be a very good clue for you to see if they are reactive and hence reliable for customers 🤓
Can I select 16:9 photo format in the camera?
There is way too much processing, it really ruins the pictures especially the oversharpening, would be curious to see pictures with Gcam
The choice of soundtrack for the speaker test is quite terrible.
I was thinking of buying a Z60 Ultra a couple of weeks ago but decided to bail out after finding out that ZTE has a pretty bad record when it comes to software updates. Can ZTE phone owners confirm this? How often do you get Android version updates? Security patches?
做的真认真，赞
Please making camera comparison for this phone vs other flagship
Is it global version? Where could we buy it please ? and how much?
i like it however the turn off for me were the speakers hopefully they do a better job in the leading edition in a few months
Does it have google play?
Sony has been doing that camera button for a long time now.
wondering if this phone was sent by nubia (in case this was a cherrypicked device). great review! only reviewer that i actually trust with chinese phones.
Hello mate do you know if the Z70 ultra support google play services for AR?
Amazing review and once more the first one. 🙏
A quick question, do you think with some software updates, the rear camera(s) can get somewhere close to the Vivo x200 pro? (I liked your review and subjectively I find it one of the best camera test results)
I'm basically looking for a good camera phone and I like many aspects of the Nubia Z70 Ultra so far - any suggestions?
Красивая задняя крышка👍
The only reviewer u can put it on 2x and still sounds like normal
Will you do a black friday rundown for deals on tablets phones and nucs you have reviewed recently?
How many major android version?
Does it have Circle to Search?
hello Chris , are you planning on reviewing the magic 7 pro ? if yes , when will it happen ?
Main camera sensor is Sony imx906. This sensor used in Honor 200 and Galaxy A55 before.
Interesting, so its just a mid range camera with a flagship cpu
The best selfy picture I ever seen and the picture quality is insane! That selfy is behind the screen?! How advance the Chinese are god lord?!😨😱😍🥳🙏👍😭🥰
Let’s be brutally honest: the removal of features like the 3.5mm headphone jack, SD card slot, and the absence of 5G in certain smartphones is a calculated move, designed not for consumer convenience or technical innovation but to force users into spending more money on unnecessary features and services. This is not progress-it's economic manipulation at its finest, and it’s backed by both corporate strategy and media complicity.
First, look at the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack. Companies claim it's about pushing forward "wireless innovation" or making phones thinner. But that’s a smokescreen. Wired headphones are cheaper, more reliable, and don’t require constant charging. Removing the jack forces users to purchase expensive wireless alternatives or dongles, which are not only less durable but are also priced far higher than a simple pair of wired headphones. This is reflected in the market: Apple’s AirPods, introduced shortly after they removed the headphone jack, became one of their best-selling accessories, generating billions in revenue. Wireless headphones are designed to wear out faster due to battery degradation, ensuring that consumers will be back to buy more.
Next is the removal of the SD card slot. By removing expandable storage, manufacturers corner consumers into buying phones with higher internal storage, which are often marked up significantly. For instance, the price jump between a 128GB and a 256GB phone can easily be $100 or more, even though the actual cost of adding that extra memory for manufacturers is far lower. Alternatively, users are pushed toward cloud storage subscriptions, which generate recurring revenue. Google, Apple, and other tech giants profit immensely from cloud services, where users essentially rent access to their own data, losing control and autonomy over how they store and manage it.
There’s verifiable evidence showing the financial incentives behind these moves. Cloud storage services like Apple’s iCloud and Google Drive are multibillion-dollar industries, with Apple's services segment alone (which includes iCloud) generating nearly $20 billion per quarter as of 2023. What this means is that by removing SD card slots, companies are coercing users into paying continuously for access to storage they used to own outright.
The lack of 5G support in some models is another tactic. While companies tout 5G as the future, they deliberately release lower-tier models without 5G to create a market split, nudging customers into more expensive models for what should now be a basic feature. As 5G networks become standard, consumers who initially opted for a cheaper 4G phone are essentially forced to upgrade sooner than necessary, feeding the industry's obsession with planned obsolescence.
And here’s where the tech media and reviewers come in. Tech outlets, many of which rely on ad revenue from the very companies removing these features, routinely parrot corporate talking points. Instead of calling out these practices for what they are-thinly veiled money grabs-many reviewers praise "minimalist design" or "wireless convenience," while barely acknowledging the financial implications for consumers. There is rarely deep scrutiny over why these changes are happening or how they economically benefit the manufacturers while disadvantaging the end user.
The tech media’s tendency to gloss over these issues can be linked to financial interests. Companies like Apple, Samsung, and Google wield significant influence over tech journalism through ad dollars and sponsorships. Outlets that rely on these revenue streams are less likely to offer harsh critiques. In addition, affiliate marketing links are a major income source for these websites-meaning they make money when readers purchase products like Bluetooth headphones or cloud subscriptions. This system encourages reviewers to praise the very products that are part of the problem, creating a biased feedback loop that favors corporations over consumers.
What we’re seeing isn’t innovation-it’s a well-crafted business model designed to strip consumers of features they’ve grown accustomed to, replacing them with more costly, less durable alternatives that funnel even more money into the pockets of tech giants. The move away from basic functionality, like a headphone jack or expandable storage, is a textbook example of how the tech industry manipulates consumers under the guise of "progress." It's a slow erosion of choice, autonomy, and cost efficiency, all while manufacturers and tech media repackage these losses as benefits.
This isn’t speculation; this is backed by verifiable financial reports, revenue streams, and market data. It’s time to call it what it is: a system built to maximize profit at the consumer’s expense, where unnecessary spending is disguised as technological advancement.