Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S9
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810; launch prices were $749 and $720. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 32/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 594,285); the Samsung Galaxy S9 is noticeably lighter (163g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S9
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 594285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 744
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1863
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- 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 S9 better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $720 vs $749
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S9, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 53 points higher (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 43/100). 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 S9 — 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 S9 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 594285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 744 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1863 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3000 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 / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 158.1×73.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $720 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S9
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S9
- 5.8" 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 S9
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S9 by 563.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $29. Samsung Galaxy S9 was $29 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (83/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S9 by 53 points (85/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy S9 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S9?
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 S9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S9?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.