Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 70/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4900); the Nubia Z70S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,937 vs 3,161,830); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 228g).
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 3161830
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 228g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 11 points higher (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (72/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 2.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (79/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (72/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.