Honor X40 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 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 49/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 592,015); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't; the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor X40 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 36 points higher (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 46/100). 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 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor X40 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (77/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor X40 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Honor X40 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (81/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (77/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 36 points (85/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 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.