Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Poco C40
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 11/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco C40 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Poco C40
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 204g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Poco C40, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 70 points higher (81/100 vs 11/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (45/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Poco C40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | JLQ | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (74/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (78/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (45/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco C40?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 70 points (81/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Poco C40?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco C40?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Poco C40?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Poco C40?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.