Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 52/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 225g
- Better camera (83/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 29 points higher (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (45/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 205.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (92/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (78/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (45/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 29 points (81/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (83/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.