nubia Z70 Ultra vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
83.1Performance26.2
68.2Display46.9
61.1Camera30.1
71.8Battery47.8
86.7Features28
14 spec wins — nubia Z70 Ultra3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
nubia Z70 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 73.8 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+59) and performance (+57). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the nubia Z70 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 83 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- 19% lower weight: 184 g vs 228 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $729
Display
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″+3% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi+9% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+67% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 95.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu | — | 470,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,144+569%Top 10% | 470Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,620+541%Top 10% | 1,500Bottom 8% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 77 %Bottom 47% | — |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.59-f/4.0 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,150 mAh+23% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+142% | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 184 g+19% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.9 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Metal | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nebula AIOS) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |