Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 61/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1333299
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 225g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 24 points higher (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1333299 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1654 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4217 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 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 Turbo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi Note 12 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 195.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12 Turbo
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (79/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (71/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 24 points (85/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users.