Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme 14
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $749 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 54/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 975,254); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Realme 14 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Realme 14
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Realme 14 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $749
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme 14, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 31 points higher (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Realme 14 — 62/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 14 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Realme 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- 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
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Realme 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme 14 by 304.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $520. Realme 14 was $520 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (79/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 14 (81/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme 14?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 14 by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme 14?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Realme 14 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme 14?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme 14?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Realme 14?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.