Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 46/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Realme 9 Pro Plus
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 39 points higher (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (81/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 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 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Realme 9 Pro Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 425.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 9 Pro Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (98/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (79/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (81/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 39 points (85/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.