Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12T Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $749 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 68/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,469,638); the Xiaomi 12T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi 12T Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1469638
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $749
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 17 points higher (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Xiaomi 12T Pro — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1469638 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- 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 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Xiaomi 12T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 168.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Xiaomi 12T Pro was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12T Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12T 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 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.