{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-40-5g-vs-zte-nubia-z80-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T05:02:00+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 40 5G vs ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 40 5G and the ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 40 5G leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 214,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 40 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-40-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-40-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-7-2026-09_05_11-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-07T04:20:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 74
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, Wide AI Lens Autofocus Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode Super Resolution Time-Lapse Slow Motion AI Camera Filters Document Scanner QR Code Scanner Continuous Shooting",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-z80-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-11-2026-09_43_52-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 214999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-11T04:53:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 34,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 25.3,
                "overall": 72.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced September 2025 (Expected Pakistan launch Q4 2025)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.5 × 77.2 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "227 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69 — Dust tight and protected against high-pressure water jets and submersion."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10",
                    "Protection": "Longxi glass (Gen 2)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with Nebula AIOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (main) + 64 MP (telephoto, 2.7× optical) + 50 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP under-display",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired (PD3.0, QC4)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, Lossless)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 63,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 34
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 90
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 74.5,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 90
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 50,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 25.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 40 5G costs PKR 165,000 less.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra packs a 150 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra charges 62W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra offers 16 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 40 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 40 5G and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra at PKR 214,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 165,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 40 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra a 6150 mAh cell, with 18W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ while ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}