ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Nubia Z40S Pro

The ASUS Zenfone 10 (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 62/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40S Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 10 is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 1,425,446); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).

The Nubia Z40S Pro edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 42
Battery 38
Portability 61
Value for money 36
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 64
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
  • Lighter: 172g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the Nubia Z40S Pro scores 7 points higher (69/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (64/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (64/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).

ASUS Zenfone 10: The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone 10 Nubia Z40S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1754213 1425446
Geekbench Single 2004 1761
Geekbench Multi 5311 4688
Display 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 18GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 / ZenUI Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm
Weight 172 g 205 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
62/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
69/100 -23.1%
1425446 AnTuTu

ASUS Zenfone 10 leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 23.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone 10
$699
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (63/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (64/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.