Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A71
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730; launch prices were $749 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 44/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 496,392); the Samsung Galaxy A71 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 496392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $749
- Better portability (75/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A71, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 41 points higher (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A71 — 18/100; 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 A71 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (79/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 496392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.6×76.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $470 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 6.7" AMOLED
- 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 A71
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A71, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A71 by 694.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $279. Samsung Galaxy A71 was $279 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (79/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (81/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 by 41 points (85/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A71 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A71?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A71?
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 A71 is a better fit for everyday use.