Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi Note 12 Explorer
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 54/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 731,937); the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1032
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2507
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Explorer better?
- Faster charging: 210W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 225g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 12 Explorer, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 31 points higher (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 731937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1032 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2507 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 210W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Explorer
- 6.7" OLED
- 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 Explorer
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 210W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi Note 12 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 438.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12 Explorer
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (79/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer (81/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Explorer by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi Note 12 Explorer — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi Note 12 Explorer?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.