Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $749 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 69/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,926,532); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2926532
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 225g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $2899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 69/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 16 points higher (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 90/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- 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 TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 34.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2150. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $2150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (79/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (81/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
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 TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.