Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 36/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 781,542); the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 45 points higher (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (92/100 vs 1/100). 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 A73 5G (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (73/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 181 g | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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 A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by 404.5% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (92/100 vs 1/100).
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 A73 5G (74/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (78/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (73/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a better fit for everyday use.