Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; estimated prices are $749 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 26/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 514,398); the Samsung Galaxy A72 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $450 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 55 points higher (81/100 vs 26/100). 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 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 leads (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 203 g | |
| Price | $749 | $450 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- 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 A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 666.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $299. Samsung Galaxy A72 is cheaper by $299.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (74/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (78/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (46/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 55 points (81/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.