Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 58/100 (a 27-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 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 27 points (85/100 vs 58/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

ZTE Axon 40

Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 73/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 225g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 27 points higher (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 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.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra ZTE Axon 40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3942923 1010069
Geekbench Single 3639 1298
Geekbench Multi 11047 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W —
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 225 g 200 g
Launch price $749 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

ZTE Axon 40

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

ZTE Axon 40

  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
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

ZTE Axon 40

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -290.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 by 290.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

ZTE Axon 40

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (98/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (81/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (53/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 27 points (85/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.