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 — 85/100 vs 50/100 (a 35-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 Infinix Note 40S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 40S
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Infinix Note 40S better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 225g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 40S vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 35 points higher (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Infinix Note 40S are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (79/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40S significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 40S | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 40S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 40S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (98/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Infinix Note 40S are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (79/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (81/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40S significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 40S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S by 35 points (85/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 40S and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Infinix Note 40S has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 40S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 40S or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 40S 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.