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 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
 ZTE Nubia Music |
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|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $507.90 | $80.00 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | - |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2024, January 17 | 2024, February 28 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, January 24 | Available. Released 2024, May |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) | 163.6 x 74.9 x 8.6 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz) | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2) | - |
| Features | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | - |
| Display | ||
| Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.6 inches, 104.6 cm2 (~85.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor | - |
| Features | DX anti-reflective coating | - |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) | IMG8322 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM |
| Features | UFS 4.0 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Single | - | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Quad | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | - |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF | 5 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, HDR10+ | - |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes, dual jacks |
| Features | High-bitrate audio support | - |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No | Wireless FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer |
| Features | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | - |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless | 10W wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange | Yellow; other colors |
| Models | SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS | Z2353 |
| Price | $ 507.90 / € 573.22 / £ 494.00 / ₹ 104,999 | About 80 EUR |
| SAR | 1.26 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body) | - |
| SAR EU | 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body) | - |
| Our Tests | ||
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1453497 (v9), 1823822 (v10) GeekBench: 7076 (v6) 3DMark: 4983 (Wild Life Extreme) | - |
| Display | 1447 nits max brightness (measured) | - |
| Camera | Photo / Video | - |
| Loudspeaker | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) | - |
| Battery | Active use score 13:49h | - |
| Win | Performance | — |
| Win | Display | — |
| Win | Camera | — |
| — | Battery | — |
| Win | Charging | — |
| — | RAM | — |
| Win | 5G | — |
| — | Price | Win |
- Future-proof 5G network connectivity (limited to 4G on Nubia Music)
- Adaptive LTPO display technology optimizing power efficiency
- Higher-tier Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor offering substantial compute superiority
- Dedicated telephoto optical zoom lens for crisp distant shots (missing on Nubia Music)
- Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for superior low-light and steady video
- Lacks 3.5mm headphone jack (available on Nubia Music)
- 3.5mm analog headphone jack for lag-free wired audio listening
- Limited to 4G LTE cellular data speeds without 5G support
- IPS LCD screen lacks the deep contrast and saturation of Galaxy S24 Ultra's OLED
- Moderate processing ceiling compared to the high-performance chip in Galaxy S24 Ultra
When evaluating the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus the ZTE Nubia Music, buyers are presented with an intriguing balance of technical capabilities, build materials, and practical value propositions.
In terms of compute horsepower and raw silicon throughput, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra commands an evident lead with its Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) architecture. Heavy multitasking, high-framerate 3D graphics, and sustained processor-intensive applications operate with smoother frame rates and superior thermal composure compared to the Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm) inside the ZTE Nubia Music.
On the visual front, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra establishes an advantage with its vibrant LTPO AMOLED panel at 120Hz. It yields richer saturation, deeper contrast ratios, and superior outdoor sunlight legibility compared to the IPS LCD display at 90Hz on the ZTE Nubia Music.
Photographic versatility is led by the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Its 200MP primary setup with OIS stabilization and dedicated optical zoom versatility captures superior dynamic range, sharper micro-textures, and more dependable low-light exposures than the 50MP setup on the ZTE Nubia Music.
Power endurance and charging turnaround lean toward the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, pairing a 5000mAh battery with 45W recharging to ensure lower downtime between intensive usage cycles compared to 5000mAh (10W) on the ZTE Nubia Music.
Overall Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra emerges as our recommended champion in this matchup, clinching 5 category wins against 1 for the ZTE Nubia Music. Users seeking superior overall balance, higher-tier performance, and refined hardware polish will find the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to be the more complete package.
