Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy C55

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy C55 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 35/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 840,330); the Samsung Galaxy C55 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy C55 by 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Samsung Galaxy C55
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 42
Design 75
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy C55 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy C55, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (81/100 vs 35/100). 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy C55 (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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy C55 (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy C55 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy C55 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy C55 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy C55: The Samsung Galaxy C55 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Samsung Galaxy C55
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 840330
Geekbench Single 3640 1039
Geekbench Multi 11033 2885
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED+
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, One UI 6.1
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 163.9×76.5×7.8 mm
Weight 225 g 180 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Samsung Galaxy C55
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy C55
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED+
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Samsung Galaxy C55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy C55, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy C55 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
35/100 -369.2%
840330 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy C55 by 369.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Samsung Galaxy C55
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy C55 (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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy C55 (74/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy C55 (78/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy C55 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy C55 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy C55?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy C55 by 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy C55?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy C55 — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy C55?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy C55?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy C55?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy C55 is a better fit for everyday use.