Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S10e

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S10e (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9820; launch prices were $749 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 40/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 744,321); the Samsung Galaxy S10e is noticeably lighter (150g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e by 45 points (85/100 vs 40/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

Samsung Galaxy S10e

Performance 52
Display 59
Camera 17
Battery 20
Portability 84
Value for money 0

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 744321
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1008
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2710
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 59/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S10e better?

  • Lighter: 150g vs 225g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S10e, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 45 points higher (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy S10e — 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 S10e (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (83/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (79/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10e significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (84/100 vs 38/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S10e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Samsung Exynos 9820
AnTuTu 3942923 744321
Geekbench Single 3639 1008
Geekbench Multi 11047 2710
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 5.8" Dynamic AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 2280x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 3100 mAh
Charging 80W 15W
Wireless charging 80W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 16 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 142.2×69.9×7.9 mm
Weight 225 g 150 g
Launch price $749 $749

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Samsung Galaxy S10e

  • Main: 12MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 10MP
17
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Samsung Galaxy S10e

  • 5.8" Dynamic AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2280x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
59
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Samsung Galaxy S10e

  • 3100 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
20
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S10e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S10e Samsung Exynos 9820
40/100 -429.7%
744321 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S10e by 429.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Samsung Galaxy S10e

$749

Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (98/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (83/100 vs 59/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (79/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e (81/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10e significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (84/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S10e?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10e by 45 points (85/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S10e?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy S10e — 40/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S10e?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S10e?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S10e?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.