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 70/100 (a 15-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 2,814,251).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2814251
- 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 93/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 15 points higher (85/100 vs 70/100). 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 — 48/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). 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 is a bit better (44/100 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 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1968x2184 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 215 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: 1968x2184
- 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 40.1% 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
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 is a bit better (44/100 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 15 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 — 70/100.
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).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 93/100).
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.