Infinix Hot 12 Play vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play (2022) and the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 40/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12 Play is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Infinix Hot 12 Play better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 45 points higher (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Infinix Hot 12 Play are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.5×77.6×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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
Infinix Hot 12 Play
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Infinix Hot 12 Play are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play by 45 points (85/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12 Play and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.