Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 81/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 3,228,937).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 3228937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 228g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 3 points higher (84/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 S26 Ultra and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (51/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 6.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (51/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.