Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 73/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 3,228,937); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1999
- Better camera (79/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 3228937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 201g vs 228g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 8 points higher (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (79/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (66/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; 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 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 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (79/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (74/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- 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
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 4.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1399. Nubia Z70S Ultra was $1399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (79/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z70S Ultra (74/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 8 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?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.