Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme C73
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $749 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 42/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 524,785); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't; the Realme C73 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Realme C73
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 197g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $749
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme C73, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 43 points higher (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100, Realme C73 — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C73 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (79/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C73 (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 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 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $120 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme C73 by 651.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $629. Realme C73 was $629 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C73 (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (79/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme C73 (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme C73?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 43 points (85/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme C73?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme C73?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme C73?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Realme C73?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme C73 is a better fit for everyday use.