Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S22+
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $749 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 58/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S22+
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22+ better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S22+, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 27 points higher (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy S22+ — 26/100; 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 S22+ (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S22+ are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 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 S22+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S22+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 204.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S22+ are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (79/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 27 points (85/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
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 S22+ is a better fit for active users.