Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 50/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 824,513); the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A90 5G better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 35 points higher (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 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 | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.8×76.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 378.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (79/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (81/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 35 points (85/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.