Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme realme V23i

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 11/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Realme realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 70 points (81/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Realme realme V23i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme realme V23i, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 70 points higher (81/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Realme realme V23i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 225 g 185 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Realme realme V23i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (74/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (78/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 70 points (81/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.