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; estimated prices are $749 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 48/100 (a 33-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 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 33 points higher (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 28/100). 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 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 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 S23 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | |
| Price | $749 | $799 |
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
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
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
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 137.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 28/100).
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 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (78/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 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 S23 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 by 33 points (81/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 28/100).
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. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for everyday use.