Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $749 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 70W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $749
- Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 128.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (98/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (81/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.