Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A14
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $749 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 39/100 (a 46-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 607,137); the Samsung Galaxy A14 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $749
- Better portability (46/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A14, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A14 — 40/100; 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 A14 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (79/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 67 | |
| 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, One UI 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $200 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A14 by 549.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $549. Samsung Galaxy A14 was $549 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (83/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (79/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 by 46 points (85/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A14 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A14?
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 A14 is a better fit for everyday use.