Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Redmi K40 Pro

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K40 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 36/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714); the Redmi K40 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
Redmi K40 Pro
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 28
Design 55
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 196g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Redmi K40 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 45 points higher (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K40 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi K40 Pro: The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Redmi K40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3942923 1119714
Geekbench Single 3640 1488
Geekbench Multi 11033 3373
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4520 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, MIUI 12
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm
Weight 225 g 196 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Redmi K40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K40 Pro
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Redmi K40 Pro
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
28
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Redmi K40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi K40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
36/100 -252.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Redmi K40 Pro by 252.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Redmi K40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (92/100 vs 11/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (74/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (78/100 vs 28/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K40 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K40 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro by 45 points (81/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Redmi K40 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K40 Pro — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K40 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Redmi K40 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Redmi K40 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.