Honor Play 40 Plus vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 40/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 515,647); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 45 points higher (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 45 points (85/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.