Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme 9 5G Speed
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 50/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 783,606); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't; the Realme 9 5G Speed is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Realme 9 5G Speed
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Realme 9 5G Speed better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme 9 5G Speed, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 35 points higher (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Realme 9 5G Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 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 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Realme 9 5G Speed, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme 9 5G Speed by 403.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 9 5G Speed
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (79/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (81/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed by 35 points (85/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Realme 9 5G Speed — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.