Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 77/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,222,272).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Realme Neo8
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3222272
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $749
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme Neo8, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 8 points higher (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| 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 | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 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 Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme Neo8 by 22.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $320. Realme Neo8 was $320 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (79/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Realme Neo8 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 Neo8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.