Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme C25

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C25 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 17/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 317,084); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C25 doesn't; the Realme C25 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C25 by 64 points (81/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Realme C25
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 45
Design 38
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 317084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 417
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1345
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C25 better?
  • Lighter: 209g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme C25, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 64 points higher (81/100 vs 17/100). 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 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (74/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C25 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (38/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme C25 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 C25: The Realme C25 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Realme C25
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G70
AnTuTu 3942923 317084
Geekbench Single 3640 417
Geekbench Multi 11033 1345
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 480 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 164.5×75.9×9.6 mm
Weight 225 g 209 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Realme C25
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme C25
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • 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 C25
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Realme C25, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Realme C25 MediaTek Helio G70
17/100 -1143.5%
317084 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme C25 by 1143.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Realme C25
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (74/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (78/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme C25 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (38/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme C25 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme C25?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C25 by 64 points (81/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme C25?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme C25 — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme C25?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 23/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme C25?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Realme C25?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme C25 is a better fit for everyday use.