Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 73/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,842,269).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 1842269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 228g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 7 points higher (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 41.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the Nubia Z50 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.