Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,842,269); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better camera (86/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1842269
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 228g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (97/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 39.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Z50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (56/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (97/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the Nubia Z50 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.