Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S8+
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $749 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 28/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 435,852); the Samsung Galaxy S8+ is noticeably lighter (173g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S8+
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 435852
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $840
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S8+ better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 225g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S8+, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 57 points higher (85/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy S8+ — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S8+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 435852 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8+
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 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 S8+
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S8+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 804.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $91. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $91 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (98/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8+ by 57 points (85/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S8+?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.