Nubia Z40 Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 46/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 1,290,942); the Nubia Z40 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Nubia Z40 Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 27/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (62/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (60/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (60/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z40 Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g | |
| Price | — | $469 |
Nubia Z40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 50.9% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (65/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (60/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (77/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (51/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.