Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 76/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,942,923).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Better camera (79/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 9 points higher (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (79/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 38/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 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 Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nubia Z80 Ultra by 15.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (79/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 38/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo 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 Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.