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 — 81/100 vs 34/100 (a 47-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).
Huawei nova 12
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 47 points higher (81/100 vs 34/100). 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
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
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (74/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 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.