ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Nubia Z40S Pro

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (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 ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,464,181 vs 1,420,808); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro edges out the Nubia Z40S Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 34
Value for money 52

Nubia Z40S Pro

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 64
Portability 54
Value for money —

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2464181 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 64/100)

What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 225g

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (54/100 vs 34/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Nubia Z40S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 2464181 1420808
Geekbench Single 2250 1761
Geekbench Multi 7200 4688
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
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 14 / ROG UI 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
Launch price $1199 —

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera

Nubia Z40S Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

Nubia Z40S Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
66
battery

Nubia Z40S Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery

Overall performance score

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

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2464181 AnTuTu
Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
69/100 -73.4%
1420808 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

$1199

Nubia Z40S Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 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 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (54/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro edges out the Nubia Z40S Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.

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

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 71/100).

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.