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; launch prices were $600 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 74/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4000); the Nubia Z70S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,937 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 228g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 7 points higher (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (66/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (89/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- 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
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 14.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (66/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (89/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 — 74/100.
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.