Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A10
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A10 (2019) runs on the Exynos 7884; launch prices were $749 and $160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 14/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A10 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A10
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 802
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $749
- Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A10, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 71 points higher (85/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A10 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 7884 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 254 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 802 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 155.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $160 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A10
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 3400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $589. Samsung Galaxy A10 was $589 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 71 points (85/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A10 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A10 is a better fit for everyday use.