Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme GT5 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $749 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 77/100 (a 8-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 2,402,979).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Realme GT5 Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2402979
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5400 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 218g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $749
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme GT5 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 8 points higher (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Realme GT5 Pro — 76/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme GT5 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme GT5 Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Realme GT5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2402979 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $749 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 144 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 GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Realme GT5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme GT5 Pro by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Realme GT5 Pro was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme GT5 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme GT5 Pro are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Realme GT5 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Realme GT5 Pro — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.