Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Blade V40

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 49/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Blade V40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 by 36 points (85/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

ZTE Blade V40

Performance —
Display 81
Camera 29
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?

  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (79/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)

What makes ZTE Blade V40 better?

  • Lighter: 199g vs 225g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 36 points higher (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (79/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 is a bit better (52/100 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra ZTE Blade V40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 3942923 —
Geekbench Single 3639 —
Geekbench Multi 11047 —
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 6500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W —
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm
Weight 225 g 199 g
Launch price $749 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

ZTE Blade V40

  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z80 Ultra

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

ZTE Blade V40

  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
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 Blade V40

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z80 Ultra

$749

ZTE Blade V40

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (79/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (81/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 by 36 points (85/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Blade V40?

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