Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A05s
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A05s (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 31/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy A05s is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A05s
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05s better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A05s, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 54 points higher (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05s notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A05s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 168.0×77.8×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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 A05s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A05s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A05s by 829.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A05s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (79/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05s notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s by 54 points (85/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05s — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A05s?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.