Motorola Moto X40 vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $500 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto X40 leads — 53/100 vs 37/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4600); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 228g).

The Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 75
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $500 vs $662

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4600 mAh

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Motorola Moto X40 scores 16 points higher (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).

Motorola Moto X40: The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto X40 Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1754213
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 125W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 60 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MYUI 5.0 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 228 g
Price $500 $662
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
62
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto X40
$500
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $162. Motorola Moto X40 is cheaper by $162.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (30/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Motorola Moto X40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (51/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Motorola Moto X40 leads on camera score (62/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Motorola Moto X40 leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.