ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nubia Z40S Pro

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 62/100 vs 48/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 1,425,446); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 55
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 22/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 227g

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 14 points higher (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (65/100 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 9 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Nubia Z40S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 2760000 1425446
Geekbench Single 3050 1761
Geekbench Multi 9300 4688
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 185 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5800 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 16GB / 24GB 8GB / 12GB / 18GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, 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 227 g 205 g
Price
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 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 9 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
62/100
2760000 AnTuTu
Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
48/100 -93.6%
1425446 AnTuTu

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (65/100 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 9 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (43/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 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 9 Pro or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (65/100 vs 22/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.