Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; launch prices were $749 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 68/100 (a 17-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 2,000,659); the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2000659
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2115
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6826
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 FE better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $749
- Better portability (71/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 17 points higher (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 50/100; 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 S25 FE (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2000659 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6826 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| 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 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 FE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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 S25 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by 97.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (98/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (79/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (81/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.