Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi Note 12 4G
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 44/100 (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 476,175); the Redmi Note 12 4G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi Note 12 4G
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 performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 4G better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 225g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 12 4G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 41 points higher (85/100 vs 44/100). 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 34/100). 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 Redmi Note 12 4G (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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
Redmi Note 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi Note 12 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 4G by 728.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (79/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G by 41 points (85/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi Note 12 4G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.