Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (2026) runs on the Exynos 2500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4900); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,289,696); the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2289696
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2285
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7874
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 FE better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 2500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2289696 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2285 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7874 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- 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 S26 FE
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 72.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (79/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (81/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.