Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nubia Z40S Pro
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, 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 59/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z40S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2560
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the Nubia Z40S Pro scores 10 points higher (69/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). 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 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nubia Z40S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z40S Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 27.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
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 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (64/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.