Infinix Note 12 G96 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Infinix Note 12 G96 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 46/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 493,222); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Note 12 G96 doesn't; the Infinix Note 12 G96 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 12 G96
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Infinix Note 12 G96 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 225g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 12 G96 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 39 points higher (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Infinix Note 12 G96 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 12 G96 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×76.8×8.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 12 G96
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
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 Note 12 G96 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Infinix Note 12 G96 by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 12 G96
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Infinix Note 12 G96 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (79/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 12 G96 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 12 G96 by 39 points (85/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 12 G96 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Infinix Note 12 G96 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 12 G96 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 12 G96 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.