Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme C35

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C35 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. 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 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 220,000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C35 doesn't; the Realme C35 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 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 C35
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 63
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 220000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 400
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1350
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C35 better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme C35, 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 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C35 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme C35 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 C35: The Realme C35 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Realme C35
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc Tiger T616
AnTuTu 3942923 220000
Geekbench Single 3640 400
Geekbench Multi 11033 1350
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 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 164.4×75.6×8.1 mm
Weight 225 g 189 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Realme C35
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme C35
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • 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 C35
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Realme C35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Realme C35 Unisoc Tiger T616
17/100 -1692.2%
220000 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme C35 by 1692.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Realme C35
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (74/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (78/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme C35 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (63/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme C35 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme C35?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 by 64 points (81/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme C35?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme C35 — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme C35?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme C35?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Realme C35?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme C35 is a better fit for everyday use.