Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy M16
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M16 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 23/100 (a 58-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 524,785).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy M16
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy M16, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 58 points higher (81/100 vs 23/100). 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 28/100). 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 M16 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M16 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy M16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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 M16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy M16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M16 by 651.3% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M16
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (74/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (78/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M16 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 by 58 points (81/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy M16 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M16 is a better fit for everyday use.