Nubia Z40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 46/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,290,942); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 199g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 13
Design 96
Value for money 34
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 4453
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 163g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 17 points higher (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (51/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (51/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).

Nubia Z40 Pro: The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40 Pro Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1290942 3034849
Geekbench Single 1675 2970
Geekbench Multi 4453 9490
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3900 mAh
Charging 80W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 140
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm
Weight 199 g 163 g
Price $1099
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
13
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
46/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
63/100 +57.5%
3034849 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 57.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z40 Pro
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
$1099
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (68/100 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 S25 Edge is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (51/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (96/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 60/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?

The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.