Side-by-side technical data
Oppo A40 vs ZTE nubia Air
Comparison between Oppo A40 and ZTE nubia Air: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Oppo and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A40 | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 4.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A40, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 33 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 943
- against 908
ZTE nubia Air, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 479,500
- against 253,200
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A40 | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Unisoc T8300 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 253,200 | 479,500 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 943 Best value | 908 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,748 Best value | 2,221 |
| CPU Description | 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 660 + 4x 2.1 GHz Kryo 660 | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | A40 | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple | Titanium, Black, Gold, Silver, Yellow, Desert |
| Body Thickness | 7.68 mm | 6.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Body Height | 165.8 mm | 164.2 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 172 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 88.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54, MIL-STD-810H | IP68, IP69K Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | D |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 46 |
Battery
| Specification | A40 | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 49 h |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | A40 | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,224 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,604 px | 2,720 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi | 440 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, HDR10, DCI-P3, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, AMOLED, 120Hz, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | A40 | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | A40 | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | A40 | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 1 year | 5 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | A40 | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Host 2.0, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 900 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | A40 | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | A40 | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | Z2468N |
