Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $749 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 45/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,743,099); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1743099
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 8/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 187g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 36 points higher (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (78/100 vs 8/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (58/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1743099 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2640x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 3700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 165.1×71.9×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 187 g | |
| Price | $749 | $999 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 by 126.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $250. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $250.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (78/100 vs 8/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (58/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 by 36 points (81/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is a better fit for everyday use.