Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,842,269).
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Overall rating 73/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1842269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 228g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10686 | |
| 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 | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1230 |
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 47.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.