Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $749 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 49/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,681,378).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1681378
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 225g vs 234g
- Cheaper: $749 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 7/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 27/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 32 points higher (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). 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 S23 Ultra (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (18/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (58/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1681378 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 234 g | |
| Price | $749 | $1199 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- 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 S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 134.5% 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 S23 Ultra (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (78/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (18/100 vs 7/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (58/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 49/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.