Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880; estimated prices are $749 and $459. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 8/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 95,000); the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 95000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 760
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 1/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $459 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 73 points higher (81/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (74/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (78/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 95000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 760 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1920x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 156.8×77.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 186 g | |
| Price | $749 | $459 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- Main: 16MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- 5.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1920x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A7 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 by 4050.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $290. Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is cheaper by $290.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (74/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (78/100 vs 1/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 by 73 points (81/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 5/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.