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).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- 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 Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi Note 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 Pro+ by 440.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $350. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is cheaper by $350.
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).
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.