Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo V40 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V40 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,914,147); the Vivo V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo V40 Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1914147
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1917
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4509
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Vivo V40 Pro better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo V40 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V40 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1914147 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1917 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4509 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 164.4×75.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V40 Pro
- 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
Vivo V40 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- 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
Vivo V40 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo V40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo V40 Pro by 106.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V40 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Pro (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V40 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 Pro 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 Vivo V40 Pro (81/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (68/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V40 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo V40 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo V40 Pro — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V40 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo V40 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo V40 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.