nubia Z70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
83.1Performance43.2
68.2Display56.7
61.1Camera63.6
71.8Battery72.1
86.7Features65.3
8 spec wins — nubia Z70 Ultra6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
nubia Z70 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 73.8 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+40) and features (+21). Xiaomi 12 Pro 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 43
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
- 200% higher RAM (max): 24 GB vs 8 GB
- 124% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,620 vs 4,300
- Lower launch price: $729 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 50% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 80 W
- 21% higher Pixel density: 522 ppi vs 431 ppi
- 11% lower weight: 204 g vs 228 g
Display
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″+2% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 522 ppi+21% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+33% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 95.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,144+83%Top 10% | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,620+124%Top 10% | 4,300Top 44% |
| 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 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.59-f/4.0 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,150 mAh+34% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 120 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 204 g+11% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.2 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | — |
| Frame material | Metal | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nebula AIOS) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | nubia Z70 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |