Nothing Phone (3) vs Nubia Z40S Pro
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 69/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,306,162 vs 1,425,446).
Nothing Phone (3)
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 7 points higher (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Nubia Z40S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 61.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (81/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Nubia Z40S Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (81/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.