Nubia NaviX Ultra vs ZTE Blade V40
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is thinner (7.6mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
ZTE Blade V40
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (96/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 208g
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | ZTE Blade V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade V40
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (96/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the ZTE Blade V40?
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.