Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $749 and $810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 63/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,342,433); the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $810
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 18 points higher (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $749 | $810 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $61. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $61.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (92/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro 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 Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.