Nubia NaviX Ultra vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 333,647); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is thinner (7.6mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (59/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 1083.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade V40 Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (59/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.