Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Spark 40 4G
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 39/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Tecno Spark 40 4G
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 4G better?
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Spark 40 4G, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 46 points higher (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Tecno Spark 40 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 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 Spark 40 4G
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Tecno Spark 40 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Spark 40 4G by 999.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Spark 40 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G by 46 points (85/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Tecno Spark 40 4G — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.