Honor X40 GT vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor X40 GT (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, 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 54/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,135,878); the Honor X40 GT is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40 GT
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor X40 GT better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 GT vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 31 points higher (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 GT | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40 GT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X40 GT
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40 GT
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 X40 GT and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor X40 GT by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40 GT
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (79/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (81/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT by 31 points (85/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X40 GT has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 GT or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X40 GT is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.