Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 12
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $749 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 79/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,333,285).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 12
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2333285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $749
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 6 points higher (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Vivo iQOO 12 — 76/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2333285 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $550 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 12 by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Vivo iQOO 12 was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 79/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.