Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy M23
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 43/100 (a 42-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 517,683); the Samsung Galaxy M23 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy M23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy M23, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 42 points higher (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy M23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 517683 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1882 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 165.5×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M23
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M23
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- 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 M23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy M23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M23 by 661.6% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (79/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 by 42 points (85/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy M23 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M23 is a better fit for everyday use.