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; estimated prices are $749 and $698. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 43/100 (a 38-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 1,025,251); the Vivo V40 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Vivo V40
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1025251
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2967
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 5/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $698 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the Vivo V40, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 38 points higher (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 (92/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V40 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | Vivo V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1025251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2967 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $749 | $698 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V40
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo V40
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and Vivo V40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Vivo V40 by 284.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $51. Vivo V40 is cheaper by $51.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 (92/100 vs 5/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (74/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (78/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V40 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V40?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 by 38 points (81/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Vivo V40?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo V40 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V40?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the Vivo V40?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 5/100).
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. The Vivo V40 is a better fit for everyday use.