Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme GT5

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. 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 5240); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,700,000); the Realme GT5 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

Realme GT5

Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 69
Portability 46
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1700000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5240 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 69/100)

What makes Realme GT5 better?

  • Faster charging: 150W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 225g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (46/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme GT5, 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 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Realme GT5: The Realme GT5 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Realme GT5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3942923 1700000
Geekbench Single 3639 2004
Geekbench Multi 11047 5311
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1240x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5240 mAh
Charging 80W 150W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 163.1×75.4×8.9 mm
Weight 225 g 205 g
Launch price $749 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Realme GT5

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Realme GT5

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Realme GT5

  • 5240 mAh
  • Wired: 150W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Realme GT5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Realme GT5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
65/100 -131.9%
1700000 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme GT5 by 131.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Realme GT5

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (98/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 (79/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme GT5?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme GT5?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Realme GT5 — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme GT5?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme GT5?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Realme GT5?

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 is a better fit for active users.