Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A16

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 44/100 (a 41-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 509,232); the Samsung Galaxy A16 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 41 points (85/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy A16
Performance 42
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 509232
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 225g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 41 points higher (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 33/100). 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 A16 (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A16: The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Samsung Galaxy A16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 3942923 509232
Geekbench Single 3640 727
Geekbench Multi 11033 2047
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 25W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 5 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm
Weight 225 g 200 g
Launch price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A16 MediaTek Helio G99
44/100 -674.3%
509232 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 674.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Samsung Galaxy A16
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (98/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (83/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (79/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (81/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 41 points (85/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A16?

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 A16 is a better fit for everyday use.