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 — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-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 1,290,942).

The Nubia Z40 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 27
Design 38
Value for money 69
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 (51/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 FE better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436963 vs 1290942

  • Higher performance (20/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Nubia Z40 Pro scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (20/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z40 Pro: The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40 Pro Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942 1436963
Geekbench Single 1675 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453 4453
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
Price $599
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 10MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
  • 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
27
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
46/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
45/100 +10.2%
1436963 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 10.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z40 Pro
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (20/100 vs 18/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (51/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

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 1 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 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 45/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?

The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for everyday use.