Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A55
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; estimated prices are $749 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 37/100 (a 44-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).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1031048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 5/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Lighter: 213g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A55, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 44 points higher (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 leads (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (92/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (33/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 161.1×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $749 | $449 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A55, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A55 by 282.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy A55 is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (92/100 vs 5/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (74/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (78/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (33/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 by 44 points (81/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy A55 — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.