Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200; estimated prices are $749 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 45/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,434,169).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1434169
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1588
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3958
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 225g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $749 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 27/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 36 points higher (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (18/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (58/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1434169 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1588 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3958 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 135 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $749 | $1199 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- 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 S22 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 174.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $450. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $450.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (92/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (78/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are nearly equal (18/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (58/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 36 points (81/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.