Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme V23i

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 36/100 (a 49-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 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 515,647); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 49 points (85/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
Realme V23i
Performance 41
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 225g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme V23i, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 49 points higher (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 41/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme V23i (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 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 V23i: The Realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Realme V23i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 3942923 515647
Geekbench Single 3640 688
Geekbench Multi 11033 1794
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
Launch price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
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 V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Realme V23i MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
36/100 -664.7%
515647 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme V23i by 664.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Realme V23i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (98/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (83/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (79/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme V23i (81/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 49 points (85/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Realme V23i — 36/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).

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

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