Huawei nova 12 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, 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 57/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Better camera (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 28 points higher (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (79/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 28 points (85/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 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.