Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme GT 5G

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 37/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714); the Realme GT 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G by 44 points (81/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Realme GT 5G
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 35
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme GT 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme GT 5G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 44 points higher (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Realme GT 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme GT 5G 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 GT 5G: The Realme GT 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Realme GT 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3942923 1119714
Geekbench Single 3640 1488
Geekbench Multi 11033 3373
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 65W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Realme UI 2
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 158.5×73.3×8.4 mm
Weight 225 g 186 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Realme GT 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme GT 5G
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 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 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Realme GT 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
37/100 -252.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme GT 5G by 252.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Realme GT 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (92/100 vs 11/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (74/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (78/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme GT 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme GT 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G by 44 points (81/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme GT 5G — 37/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 5G is a better fit for everyday use.