Nubia Z80 Ultra vs Vivo V40

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V40 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 64/100 (a 21-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 1,027,925); the Vivo V40 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 by 21 points (85/100 vs 64/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 84

Vivo V40

Performance 59
Display 84
Camera 60
Battery 62
Portability 69
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1027925
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 62/100)

What makes Vivo V40 better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 225g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo V40, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 21 points higher (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V40 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (69/100 vs 38/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra Vivo V40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3942923 1027925
Geekbench Single 3639 1131
Geekbench Multi 11047 3111
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 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 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 164.2×75.0×7.6 mm
Weight 225 g 190 g
Launch price $749 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera

Vivo V40

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Vivo V40

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery

Vivo V40

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
62
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo V40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo V40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
64/100 -283.6%
1027925 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo V40 by 283.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

Vivo V40

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 (98/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo V40 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (79/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (81/100 vs 62/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (69/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V40?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 by 21 points (85/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo V40?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Vivo V40 — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V40?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 60/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V40?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the Vivo V40?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.