Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme 12 Lite

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 42/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 476,175); the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 43 points (85/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

Realme 12 Lite

Performance 34
Display 54
Camera 39
Battery 46
Portability 72
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 476175
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Realme 12 Lite better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 225g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme 12 Lite, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 43 points higher (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 39/100). 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 Realme 12 Lite (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Realme 12 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 3942923 476175
Geekbench Single 3639 466
Geekbench Multi 11047 1396
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Realme UI
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm
Weight 225 g 185 g
Launch price $749 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Realme 12 Lite

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Realme 12 Lite

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Realme 12 Lite

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Realme 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Realme 12 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
42/100 -728.0%
476175 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme 12 Lite by 728.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Realme 12 Lite

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (98/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (83/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (79/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (81/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme 12 Lite?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 43 points (85/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme 12 Lite?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Realme 12 Lite — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme 12 Lite?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme 12 Lite?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Realme 12 Lite?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.