Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $749 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 45/100 (a 40-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 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- 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 A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $749
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 40 points higher (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 43/100). 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). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
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 A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 611.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $602. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $602 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (79/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 40 points (85/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
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 A17?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.