Nubia Z40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 63/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,963 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1294871
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Nubia Z40 Pro scores 4 points higher (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z40 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 9.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Nubia Z40 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 63/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for active users.