Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme GT2 Explorer Master
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,420,808); the Realme GT2 Explorer Master is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Realme GT2 Explorer Master better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme GT2 Explorer Master, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme GT2 Explorer Master are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Realme GT2 Explorer Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 161.3×74.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Realme GT2 Explorer Master, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 177.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme GT2 Explorer Master are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (79/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a better fit for active users.