Nubia Z40S Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 48/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,425,446); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro by 33 points (81/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 43
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 33 points higher (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40S Pro Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3942923
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 18GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 205 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z40S Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
48/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +63.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (92/100 vs 22/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (78/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (43/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro by 33 points (81/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 60/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 22/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z40S Pro 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.