Nubia Z40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 67/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 4188
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 3 points higher (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (72/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z40 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (63/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (72/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Nubia Z40 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.