Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 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 81/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,942,923).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3942923
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 225g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 4 points higher (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
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 Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 31.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.