Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $749 and $1799. 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 4400); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,818,396); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 253g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1818396
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 225g vs 253g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, 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 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 38/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1818396 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2176x1812 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 128 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 154.9×129.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 253 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2176x1812
- 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 Z Fold5
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 116.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1050. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $1050 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (79/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (81/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5?
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 Z Fold5 is a better fit for active users.