Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Nubia Z40S Pro

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 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 61/100 (a 8-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 1,063,102).

The Nubia Z40S Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 64
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money 52
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 64
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 205g

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1063102
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3315
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the Nubia Z40S Pro scores 8 points higher (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (71/100 vs 60/100). 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 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 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 (3a) Pro Nubia Z40S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1063102 1425446
Geekbench Single 1162 1761
Geekbench Multi 3315 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 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 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 18GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm
Weight 201 g 205 g
Launch price $459
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100
1063102 AnTuTu
Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
69/100 +25.4%
1425446 AnTuTu

Nubia Z40S Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 25.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (64/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.