Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 34/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 171g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 47 points higher (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 840330 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1039 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2885 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 369.2% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (92/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (74/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (78/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (86/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.