Nubia Z80 Ultra vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 22/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 59 points (81/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 59 points higher (81/100 vs 22/100). 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 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE V40 Pro 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 V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z80 Ultra ZTE V40 Pro
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 5100 mAh
Charging 80W 65W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 225 g 190 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 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 V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (74/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (78/100 vs 50/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (62/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 59 points (81/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the ZTE V40 Pro?

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

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

The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.