Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S20

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990; estimated prices are $749 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 21/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 888,046); the Samsung Galaxy S20 is noticeably lighter (163g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 by 60 points (81/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Samsung Galaxy S20
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 96
Value for money 41
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 888046
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1222
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3060
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Cheaper: $749 vs $999

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 4/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20 better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S20, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 60 points higher (81/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 4/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (92/100 vs 4/100). 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 S20 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (58/100 vs 41/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S20: The Samsung Galaxy S20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S20
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Samsung Exynos 990
AnTuTu 3942923 888046
Geekbench Single 3640 1222
Geekbench Multi 11033 3060
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.2" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 225 g 163 g
Price $749 $999
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Samsung Galaxy S20
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy S20
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • 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 S20
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Exynos 990
21/100 -344.0%
888046 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S20 by 344.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Samsung Galaxy S20
$999

Price difference: $250. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $250.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (92/100 vs 4/100).

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 S20 (74/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (78/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (96/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (58/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S20?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 by 60 points (81/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S20?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S20 — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S20?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S20?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 4/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S20?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S20 is a better fit for everyday use.