Infinix Note 40S vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Infinix Note 40S (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 35/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 408,000); the Infinix Note 40S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 225g).
Infinix Note 40S
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 408000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Infinix Note 40S vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Infinix Note 40S significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Infinix Note 40S are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Infinix Note 40S | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 408000 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.6×7.8 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | $749 |
Infinix Note 40S
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Note 40S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 40S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 20W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Infinix Note 40S and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Infinix Note 40S by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Infinix Note 40S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (74/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (78/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Infinix Note 40S significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (80/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Infinix Note 40S are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Note 40S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S by 46 points (81/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 40S and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Infinix Note 40S has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 40S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 40S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 40S over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Infinix Note 40S is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.