Nubia Z80 Ultra vs OnePlus 12
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 12 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $749 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 80/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5400); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,401,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
OnePlus 12
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2401788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5400 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 35/100)
What makes OnePlus 12 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 220g vs 225g
- Better camera (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OnePlus 12, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 5 points higher (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, OnePlus 12 — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2401788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / OxygenOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.3×75.8×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus 12
- 5400 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:10 hrs, total 28:16 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and OnePlus 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads OnePlus 12 by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Z80 Ultra was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the OnePlus 12 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OnePlus 12 — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the OnePlus 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.