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; estimated prices are $749 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 64/100 (a 17-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).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
OnePlus 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2401788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5400 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 220g vs 225g
- Better camera (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OnePlus 12, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 17 points higher (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12 (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 12 is a bit better (25/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2401788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | |
| Price | $749 | $799 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
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.
Price difference: $50. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12 (92/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus 12 is a bit better (25/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus 12 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OnePlus 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OnePlus 12 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 12?
The OnePlus 12 leads on camera score (80/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OnePlus 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).
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. The OnePlus 12 is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.