Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12S Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 74/100 (a 11-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 1,420,808); the Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 12S Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Lighter: 203g vs 225g
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 11 points higher (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| 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 | 50W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| 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 | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 177.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.