Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $749 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 45/100 (a 36-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 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper: $749 vs $750
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 36 points higher (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $749 | $750 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- 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
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 by 198.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1. Nubia Z80 Ultra is cheaper by $1.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (74/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (75/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 36 points (81/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.