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 — 81/100 vs 31/100 (a 50-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 467,392); the Redmi Note 12 4G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 183g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 12 4G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 50 points higher (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
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
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
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 743.6% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (74/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 4G (78/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 4G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
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 50 points (81/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 12 4G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Redmi Note 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.