Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; launch prices were $749 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 46/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 575,630); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $749
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 39 points higher (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 66/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (79/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- 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 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 585.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (79/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 39 points (85/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.