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 — 81/100 vs 29/100 (a 52-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 421,228); the Huawei nova 12 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).
Huawei nova 12 SE
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 SE vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 52 points higher (81/100 vs 29/100). 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 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 12 SE are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 SE | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
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
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 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 12 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (74/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (78/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 12 SE are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
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 52 points (81/100 vs 29/100).
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 29/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 SE over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.