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Samsung Galaxy S25 vs ZTE nubia Z70 Ultra
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 and ZTE nubia Z70 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S25 | nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 6.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S25, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- against 2,000 nits
- Weight
- 162 g
- against 228 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM, Dual eSIM
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
ZTE nubia Z70 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,150 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 24 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.47 GHz Best value | 4.32 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,135,223 | 2,701,464 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,175 | 3,234 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,050 | 10,059 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 24 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,755 Best value | 5,918 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Silver, Gold, Pink, Red, Coral, Grey | Black, Gold, Blue, Silver, Yellow, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 70.5 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 146.9 mm | 164.3 mm |
| Weight | 162 g Best value | 228 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.1 % Best value | 91 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 6,150 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 37 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 2,000 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits Best value | 2,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.85″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,216 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,688 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 416 ppi | 431 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 2,500 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz | HDR10, One Billion Colors, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, SGS Certified, 144Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years Best value | 3 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM, Dual eSIM Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, ANT+ | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.13 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.92 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.29 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.36 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Hi-Res Audio, DTS, DTS:X |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S25 | nubia Z70 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 909 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-S931B, SM-S931B/DS, SM-S931U, SM-S931U1, SM-S931W, SM-S931N, SM-S9310, SM-S931E, SM-S931E/DS | NX733J, NX736J |
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