Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $749 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 66/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3900); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 19 points higher (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; 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 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (83/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- 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
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 138.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (81/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (83/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
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 is a better fit for active users.