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 — 85/100 vs 43/100 (a 42-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A03
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (79/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 42 points higher (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (79/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A03
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03
- 6.5" PLS TFT
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
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
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A03
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (79/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 by 42 points (85/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A03?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 29/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.