Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme GT 8

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $749 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 66/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,760,000); the Realme GT 8 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Realme GT 8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Realme GT 8
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 70
Design 38
Value for money 86
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2760000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 209g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme GT 8, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 15 points higher (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "design" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (38/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (86/100 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 8: The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Realme GT 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3942923 2760000
Geekbench Single 3640 3050
Geekbench Multi 11033 9300
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1440x3136
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 225 g 209 g
Price $749 $350
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • 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 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
66/100 -42.9%
2760000 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme GT 8 by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Realme GT 8
$350

Price difference: $399. Realme GT 8 is cheaper by $399.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (92/100 vs 65/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (74/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (38/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (86/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme GT 8?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Realme GT 8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme GT 8?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme GT 8 — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme GT 8?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme GT 8?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Realme GT 8?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.