Nothing Phone (2a) vs Nubia Z40S Pro

The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 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 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).

The Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 58
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 58
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 64
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 205g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 985261
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3000
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) 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 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).

Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Nubia Z40S Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 985261 1425446
Geekbench Single 1100 1761
Geekbench Multi 3000 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1084 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 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 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm
Weight 190 g 205 g
Launch price $349
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 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 (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • 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 (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100
985261 AnTuTu
Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
69/100 +30.9%
1425446 AnTuTu

Nubia Z40S Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).

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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (64/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.

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

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

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 58/100).

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

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