Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme 12+

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 12+ (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 53/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 806,012); the Realme 12+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12+ by 32 points (85/100 vs 53/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

Realme 12+

Performance 53
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 53
Portability 66
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 806012
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2398
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Realme 12+ better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 225g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme 12+, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 32 points higher (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12+ (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme 12+ are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12+ (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 12+ (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 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+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7050
AnTuTu 3942923 806012
Geekbench Single 3639 1061
Geekbench Multi 11047 2398
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 5.0
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm
Weight 225 g 190 g
Launch price $749 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

Realme 12+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

Realme 12+

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
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+

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Realme 12+ MediaTek Dimensity 7050
53/100 -389.2%
806012 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme 12+ by 389.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Realme 12+

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12+ (98/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Realme 12+ are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12+ (79/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 12+ (81/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 12+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12+ by 32 points (85/100 vs 53/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Realme 12+ — 53/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).

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

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