Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE Blade V40s

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40s (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 15/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Blade V40s is noticeably lighter (184g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s by 66 points (81/100 vs 15/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
ZTE Blade V40s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 24
Design 70
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40s better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade V40s, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 66 points higher (81/100 vs 15/100). 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 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40s significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40s are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Blade V40s: The ZTE Blade V40s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra ZTE Blade V40s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc UMS512T 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 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 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 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm
Weight 225 g 184 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
ZTE Blade V40s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V40s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
ZTE Blade V40s
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
ZTE Blade V40s
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (74/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (78/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40s significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (70/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40s are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s by 66 points (81/100 vs 15/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Blade V40s — 15/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the ZTE Blade V40s?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade V40s is a better fit for everyday use.