Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Tecno Spark 40C
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 24/100 (a 57-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 Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 358,383); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40C doesn't.
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Tecno Spark 40C
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- 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 value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Tecno Spark 40C, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 57 points higher (81/100 vs 24/100). 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 Tecno Spark 40C (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 40C significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40C are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Tecno Spark 40C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Spark 40C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Tecno Spark 40C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Tecno Spark 40C by 1000.2% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Spark 40C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (92/100 vs 0/100).
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 Tecno Spark 40C (74/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (78/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 40C significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40C are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C by 57 points (81/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Tecno Spark 40C — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Spark 40C is a better fit for everyday use.