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 Samsung Exynos 2200; estimated prices are $749 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 35/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3700); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,434,169); the Samsung Galaxy S22 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 by 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Samsung Galaxy S22
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 8
Design 90
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1434169
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1588
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3958
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $749 vs $799

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S22, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (78/100 vs 8/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S22 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S22: The Samsung Galaxy S22 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S22
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 6.1" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 3700 mAh
Charging 80W 25W
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 168 g
Price $749 $799
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Samsung Galaxy S22
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy S22
  • 6.1" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • 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 S22
  • 3700 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
8
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S22, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S22 Samsung Exynos 2200
35/100 -174.9%
1434169 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S22 by 174.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Samsung Galaxy S22
$799

Price difference: $50. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $50.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (74/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 (78/100 vs 8/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (90/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S22 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

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 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S22?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S22 — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S22?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S22?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).

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. The Samsung Galaxy S22 is a better fit for everyday use.