Nubia Flip 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Compare Nubia Flip 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 4310mAh vs…
Nubia
Nubia Flip 5G
$699
4categories won
Samsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1,299
8categories won
1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes the overall win
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra proves superior overall against the Nubia Flip 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nubia Flip 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Galaxy S26 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 60W charging.
Galaxy S26 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.
Galaxy S26 Ultra takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Nubia Flip 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Nubia Flip 5G vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Nubia Flip 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9" | 6.9" |
| Resolution | 1188 x 2790 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 439 ppi | 498 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 2400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Nubia Flip 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 680,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2950 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Nubia Flip 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 200 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 4 |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Nubia Flip 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,310 mAh | 5,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 60 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Nubia Flip 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 gWinner | 214 g |
| Thickness | 7 mmWinner | 7.9 mm |
| Water resistance | IP42 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Nubia Flip 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, MyOS 14 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | — | 7 years |
| Security updates | — | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Nubia Flip 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,299 |
Nubia Flip 5G
Nubia Flip 5G democratized the foldable phone category as the first global clamshell flip under $500, featuring a circular 1.43-inch OLED outer screen, 120Hz 6.9-inch main display, dual-rail suspended hinge, and 33W fast charging.
- Display
- 6.9"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
- Battery
- 4,310mAh
- Software
- 14, MyOS 14
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a premium 6.9-inch flagship built for power users and creators. Priced at $1299, it pairs a heavily upgraded Snapdragon processor and 60W charging with a versatile quad-camera array and the signature built-in S Pen stylus.
- Display
- 6.9"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
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