Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme GT 5 Pro

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT 5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $749 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 61/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5400); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,342,433).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5 Pro by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Realme GT 5 Pro
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 71
Design 27
Value for money 75
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5400 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Realme GT 5 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 218g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $500 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme GT 5 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 5 Pro leads (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5 Pro (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "design" category, the Realme GT 5 Pro is a bit better (27/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 58/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Realme GT 5 Pro: The Realme GT 5 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Realme GT 5 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3942923 2342433
Geekbench Single 3640 2205
Geekbench Multi 11033 7192
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 2780x1264
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5400 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 80W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm
Weight 225 g 218 g
Price $749 $500
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Realme GT 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme GT 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
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 GT 5 Pro
  • 5400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Realme GT 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Realme GT 5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
61/100 -68.3%
2342433 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme GT 5 Pro by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Realme GT 5 Pro
$500

Price difference: $249. Realme GT 5 Pro is cheaper by $249.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5 Pro (92/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme GT 5 Pro is a bit better (27/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme GT 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5 Pro by 20 points (81/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme GT 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme GT 5 Pro — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme GT 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 64/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme GT 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Realme GT 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 5 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.