Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $749 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 53/100 (a 32-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 1,031,048); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1031048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3346
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 68/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $749
- Better portability (78/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 32 points higher (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100; 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 A37 (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $250 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- 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 A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A37 by 282.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $499. Samsung Galaxy A37 was $499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (83/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (79/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 by 32 points (85/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
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 A37 is a better fit for active users.