Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 47/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,305,466); the Xiaomi 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro by 34 points (81/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 51
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1305466
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 34 points higher (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 64/100). 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 (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (45/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Pro 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: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 1305466
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 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 204 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 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
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
47/100 -202.0%
1305466 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 202.0% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (92/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (45/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

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

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro by 34 points (81/100 vs 47/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 47/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 64/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).

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

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