ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Nubia Z40S Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads — 69/100 vs 65/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,828,576 vs 1,420,808); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Nubia Z40S Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1828576 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 239g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the Nubia Z40S Pro scores 4 points higher (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Nubia Z40S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 28.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Z40S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (63/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 7 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nubia Z40S Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on performance (76/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.