Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $749 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 19/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $135 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 62 points higher (81/100 vs 19/100). 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 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $749 | $135 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- 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 A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $614. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $614.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (74/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (78/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (100/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 62 points (81/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.