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 — 85/100 vs 33/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C35 doesn't; the Realme C35 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Realme C35
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Realme C35 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme C35, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 52 points higher (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C35 (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C35 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Realme C35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T616 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 400 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C35
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C35
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C35
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C35 (83/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C35 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme C35?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 by 52 points (85/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme C35?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Realme C35 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme C35?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme C35?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.