Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nubia Z40S Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (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 60/100 (a 9-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 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3315
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the Nubia Z40S Pro scores 9 points higher (69/100 vs 60/100). 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 48/100). 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 Nubia Z40S Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Nubia Z40S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 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 | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | $329 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z40S Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 26.7% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknownperformance
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 Nubia Z40S Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (64/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nubia Z40S Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.