Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Blade V40 Design
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 Design (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 30/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Blade V40 Design
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Design better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade V40 Design, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 55 points higher (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (81/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Blade V40 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T616 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 400 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1350 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade V40 Design
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (83/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (81/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design by 55 points (85/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Design — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.