Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Realme 12 Pro+

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 12 Pro+ (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2; estimated prices are $749 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 40/100 (a 41-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 794,638); the Realme 12 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ by 41 points (81/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Realme 12 Pro+
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 82
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 794638
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Realme 12 Pro+ better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Realme 12 Pro+, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 41 points higher (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 58/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Realme 12 Pro+: The Realme 12 Pro+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Realme 12 Pro+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
AnTuTu 3942923 794638
Geekbench Single 3640 1015
Geekbench Multi 11033 2687
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm
Weight 225 g 190 g
Price $749 $400
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Realme 12 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
60
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme 12 Pro+
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Realme 12 Pro+
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Realme 12 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
40/100 -396.2%
794638 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Realme 12 Pro+ by 396.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Realme 12 Pro+
$400

Price difference: $349. Realme 12 Pro+ is cheaper by $349.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (92/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (78/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (82/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Realme 12 Pro+?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ by 41 points (81/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Realme 12 Pro+ — 40/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 60/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme 12 Pro+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.