Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $749 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 63/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,034,849); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3034849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9490
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $1099
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 34/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 18 points higher (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (92/100 vs 68/100). 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 S25 Edge are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (58/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 163 g | |
| Price | $749 | $1099 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- 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 S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 29.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $350.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (92/100 vs 68/100).
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 S25 Edge are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (78/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (96/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (58/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.