Nubia Z70S Ultra vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 77/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6600); the Nubia Z70S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,937 vs 3,222,272).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z70S Ultra
Realme Neo8
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228937 vs 3222272
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $600
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z70S Ultra vs the Realme Neo8, the Nubia Z70S Ultra scores 4 points higher (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra leads (79/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia Z70S Ultra — 76/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; 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 Z70S Ultra and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z70S Ultra | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228937 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z70S Ultra and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z70S Ultra leads Realme Neo8 by 0.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $171. Realme Neo8 was $171 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Nubia Z70S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (79/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra edges out the Realme Neo8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z70S Ultra and the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z70S Ultra or the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z70S Ultra over the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.