Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080; estimated prices are $749 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 39/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 729,766); the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ by 42 points (81/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 82
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 729766
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1032
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2507
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro+ better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 210g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $399 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 42 points higher (81/100 vs 39/100). 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 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 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.
Redmi Note 12 Pro+: The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 1080
AnTuTu 3942923 729766
Geekbench Single 3640 1032
Geekbench Multi 11033 2507
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
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 / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
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 210 g
Price $749 $399
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • 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
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 1080
39/100 -440.3%
729766 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 Pro+ by 440.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
$399

Price difference: $350. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is cheaper by $350.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (74/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (78/100 vs 61/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (37/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 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 Redmi Note 12 Pro+?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ by 42 points (81/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ — 39/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

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

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