Nothing Phone (2) vs Nubia Z40S Pro

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 63/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40S Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 1,425,446).

The Nubia Z40S Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 38
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 64
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 1425446
  • Lighter: 201g vs 205g

  • Overall rating 63/100
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4200
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the Nubia Z40S Pro scores 6 points higher (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Nubia Z40S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1436722 1425446
Geekbench Single 1500 1761
Geekbench Multi 4200 4688
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 18GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm
Weight 201 g 205 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436722 AnTuTu
Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
69/100 -0.8%
1425446 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 0.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.