Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Nubia Z40S Pro
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 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 68/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z40S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,405,881).
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1405881
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the Nubia Z40S Pro scores 1 points higher (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Nubia Z40S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1405881 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z40S Pro leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 1.4% 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 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nubia Z40S Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.