Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $600 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 75/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Z70S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,937 vs 3,034,849); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 3034849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2970
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1099
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 228g
- Better portability (97/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (66/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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 Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (66/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (97/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 6.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (66/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (97/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.