Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A57
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A57 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1680; launch prices were $749 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 57/100 (a 28-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 1,357,223); the Samsung Galaxy A57 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A57
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1357223
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 183g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $749
- Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A57, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 28 points higher (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 67/100). 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 A57 — 54/100; 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 A57 (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A57 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A57 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1680 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1357223 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| 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 | 161.5×76.8×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $350 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A57
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A57
- 6.7" 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 A57
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A57, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A57 by 190.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Samsung Galaxy A57 was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (98/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A57 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (79/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 by 28 points (85/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A57?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A57 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A57?
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 A57?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A57?
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 A57 is a better fit for active users.