Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 84/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,463,142).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 225g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 1 points higher (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 13.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (81/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.