Infinix Hot 12i vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Infinix Hot 12i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 26/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 155,362); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 12i doesn't; the Infinix Hot 12i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 12i
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Infinix Hot 12i better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 12i vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 59 points higher (85/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12i notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 12i | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, XOS 7.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 12i
- 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 12i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 12i
- 5000 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
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 12i and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Infinix Hot 12i by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 12i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 12i notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 12i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 12i by 59 points (85/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 12i and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 12i has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 12i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 12i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 12i 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.