Huawei nova 12 SE vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 44/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 12 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 SE
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 12 SE better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 SE vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 41 points higher (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (79/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 SE | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 SE and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei nova 12 SE by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (79/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (74/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE by 41 points (85/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 SE and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 SE over the 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.