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 — 81/100 vs 18/100 (a 63-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).
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12 Play vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 63 points higher (81/100 vs 18/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Infinix Hot 12 Play are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12 Play | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| 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 | 0W | 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 | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Infinix Hot 12 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Hot 12 Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (74/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12 Play (78/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Hot 12 Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Infinix Hot 12 Play are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
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 63 points (81/100 vs 18/100).
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 18/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 12 Play or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12 Play over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 12 Play 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.