ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Nubia Z40S Pro
The 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 ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 1,425,446); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 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 (82/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 64/100)
- 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)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 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 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 (54/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Nubia Z40S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 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 | 15W | |
| 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 | 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 | $1099 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 62.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 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 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 (54/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 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 and the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 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 or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.