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 — 81/100 vs 16/100 (a 65-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).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
ZTE Blade V40
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 65 points higher (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (74/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (51/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | ZTE Blade V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $749 | — |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade V40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (74/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (78/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (51/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 by 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
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. The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use.