Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,842,269 vs 1,818,396); the Nubia Z50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (228g vs 253g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1842269 vs 1818396
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 228g vs 253g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, the Nubia Z50 Ultra scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 128 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 253 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z50 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 1.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (86/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (56/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.