Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 29/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 333,647); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 56 points higher (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
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 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 1081.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade V40 Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart are nearly equal (38/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 56 points (85/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.