Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,842,269); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1842269
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 5311
- Lighter: 162g vs 228g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Nubia Z50 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (89/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Nubia Z50 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (89/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 77/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.