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Infinix Note 40 5G vs ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 82 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Infinix Note 40 5G still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 214,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra takes it by 6.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 40 5G costs PKR 150,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra packs a 1,150 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra charges 47W faster.
  • ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G has a 44 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 214,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 Announced September 2025 (Expected Pakistan launch Q4 2025)
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 164.5 × 77.2 × 8.6 mm
Weight 185 g Better 227 g
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant IP68 / IP69 — Dust tight and protected against high-pressure water jets and submersion.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.85 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. 1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 ppi) Better
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Longxi glass (Gen 2)
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2)
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 830
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 15 with Nebula AIOS
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0) Better
Card slot microSDXC No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 50 MP (main) + 64 MP (telephoto, 2.7× optical) + 50 MP (ultrawide)
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better 16 MP under-display
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging 80W wired (PD3.0, QC4) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, Lossless)
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Infinix Note 40 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Infinix Note 40 5G and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra at PKR 214,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 150,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 64 MP on ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra a 6150 mAh cell, with 33W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.