Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 78/100 (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 Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 3,228,937); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 $2199
- Better camera (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 3228937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 228g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 3 points higher (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (79/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Z Fold8 Ultra and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (66/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 228 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- 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 Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 6.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1599. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $1599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (93/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
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 Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (66/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.