Nubia Z60 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Nubia Z60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 75/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 2,527,231).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z60 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z60 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 2527231
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 6511
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 226g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z60 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 5 points higher (80/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Nubia Z60 Ultra — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Nubia Z60 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z60 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2527231 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6000 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 Z60 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Nubia Z60 Ultra by 19.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Nubia Z60 Ultra was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Nubia Z60 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the Nubia Z60 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z60 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z60 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z60 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nubia Z60 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.