ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Nubia Z40S Pro

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads — 53/100 vs 48/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,425,446); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 edges out the Nubia Z40S Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 57
Design 18
Value for money 42
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 22/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 225g

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 scores 5 points higher (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Nubia Z40S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 2342433 1425446
Geekbench Single 2205 1761
Geekbench Multi 7192 4688
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 18GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm
Weight 225 g 205 g
Price $979
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
battery
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
53/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
48/100 -64.3%
1425446 AnTuTu

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 64.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
$979
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (45/100 vs 22/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (43/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 edges out the Nubia Z40S Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (45/100 vs 22/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.