Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $749 and $929. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 32/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 435,852); the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 435852
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $929
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 8 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 53 points higher (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 435852 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 162.5×74.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $929 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
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 Note 8
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Note 8 by 804.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $180. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $180 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (98/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (79/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (81/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 by 53 points (85/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.