Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,382,020); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3382020
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; 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 Z Fold8 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (79/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- 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 Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 16.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1250. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $1250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (79/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Z Fold8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
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 Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.