Honor X40i vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Honor X40i (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 39/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); 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 X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40i
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Honor X40i better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 225g
- Better portability (80/100 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 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (85/100 vs 39/100). 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 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X40i (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40i | 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" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 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 | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- 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 X40i and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Honor X40i by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X40i (83/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (81/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 46 points (85/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40i or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i 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.