Nokia C12 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Nokia C12 (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, 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 6/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 153,667); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C12 doesn't; the Nokia C12 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 by 75 points (81/100 vs 6/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C12
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 78
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Nokia C12 better?
  • Lighter: 177g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 153667
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 846
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C12 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 75 points higher (81/100 vs 6/100). 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 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nokia C12 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C12: The Nokia C12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C12 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Unisoc SC9863A1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 153667 3942923
Geekbench Single 205 3640
Geekbench Multi 846 11033
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.6×74.3×8.8 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 177 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nokia C12
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C12
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C12
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia C12 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia C12 Unisoc SC9863A1
6/100
153667 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +96.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nokia C12 by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C12
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (74/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 (78/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (78/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nokia C12 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C12 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C12 by 75 points (81/100 vs 6/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C12 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nokia C12 has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C12 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia C12 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C12 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nokia C12 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.