Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Camon 12 Air
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 12 Air (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 21/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 155,362); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Air doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 Air is noticeably lighter (181g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Tecno Camon 12 Air
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 12 Air better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 225g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Camon 12 Air, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 64 points higher (85/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (79/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Tecno Camon 12 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.2×76.1×8.2 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
Tecno Camon 12 Air
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 12 Air
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Camon 12 Air
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Tecno Camon 12 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 12 Air by 2437.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 12 Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (83/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (79/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (81/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 12 Air?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air by 64 points (85/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 12 Air?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Tecno Camon 12 Air — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 12 Air?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 12 Air?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Camon 12 Air?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.