Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme Narzo 20A
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme Narzo 20A (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 27/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 329,457); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 20A doesn't; the Realme Narzo 20A is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Realme Narzo 20A
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 20A better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme Narzo 20A, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 58 points higher (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 20A is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Realme Narzo 20A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.4×75.4×8.9 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 Narzo 20A
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo 20A
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme Narzo 20A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Realme Narzo 20A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme Narzo 20A by 1096.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Narzo 20A
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 20A is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme Narzo 20A?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A by 58 points (85/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme Narzo 20A?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Realme Narzo 20A — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme Narzo 20A?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme Narzo 20A?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Realme Narzo 20A?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.