Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 16/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 234,339); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 25
Battery 36
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 234339
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 836
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 205g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India), the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 65 points higher (81/100 vs 16/100). 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 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India): The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Exynos 850
AnTuTu 3942923 234339
Geekbench Single 3640 300
Geekbench Multi 11033 836
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" PLS IPS
Resolution 2688x1216 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 15W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 5 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, One UI 3.1
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm
Weight 225 g 205 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
25
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
  • 6.5" PLS IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
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
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A12 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) Exynos 850
16/100 -1582.6%
234339 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by 1582.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (74/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (78/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (43/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 25/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.