Nubia Neo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 77/100 vs 47/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 694,383).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $2199
- Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2140
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 30 points higher (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 694383 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 940 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2140 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Nubia Neo 5 by 79.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2019. Nubia Neo 5 was $2019 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (96/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (78/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (67/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 30 points (77/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.