Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 44/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5160); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,453,683); the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 37 points (81/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 48
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1453683
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1967
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5401
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 37 points higher (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (92/100 vs 25/100). 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 Pro (Dimensity) (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (48/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity): The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
AnTuTu 3942923 1453683
Geekbench Single 3640 1967
Geekbench Multi 11033 5401
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 5 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 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 225 g 201 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
44/100 -171.2%
1453683 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 171.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (92/100 vs 25/100).

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 Pro (Dimensity) (74/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) (78/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (48/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) by 37 points (81/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity) is a better fit for everyday use.