Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400e; launch prices were $749 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 67/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,849,346).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1849346
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5500
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 FE better?
- Lighter: 213g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $749
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 18 points higher (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). 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 46/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — 48/100; 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 S24 FE (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). 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 S24 FE (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2400e | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1849346 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5500 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4700 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 | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 162.0×77.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24 FE
- 6.7" 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 S24 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S24 FE by 113.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
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 S24 FE (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
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 S24 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24 FE is a better fit for active users.