Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme C2

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C2 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 8/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 156,818); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C2 doesn't; the Realme C2 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C2 by 73 points (81/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Realme C2
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 92
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C2 better?
  • Lighter: 166g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme C2, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 73 points higher (81/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C2 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C2 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C2 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C2 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme C2 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Realme C2: The Realme C2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Realme C2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 3942923 156818
Geekbench Single 3640 233
Geekbench Multi 11033 723
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.1" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1560
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 Lite
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 154.3×73.7×8.5 mm
Weight 225 g 166 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Realme C2
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme C2
  • 6.1" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Realme C2
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Realme C2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Realme C2 MediaTek Helio P22
8/100 -2414.3%
156818 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme C2 by 2414.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Realme C2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C2 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C2 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C2 (74/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C2 (78/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme C2 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (92/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme C2 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme C2?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C2 by 73 points (81/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme C2?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme C2 — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme C2?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme C2?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Realme C2?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme C2 is a better fit for everyday use.