Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A03
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 16/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A03 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 65 points higher (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (74/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PLS TFT | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (74/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (78/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A03 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.