Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $749 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 63/100 (a 22-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 1,436,963); the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $749
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 22 points higher (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 40/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" 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 S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 174.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (79/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 22 points (85/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
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 S23 FE is a better fit for active users.