Nubia Z40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 67/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,294,871); the Nubia Z40 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z40 Pro

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 56
Portability 55
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Performance 96
Display 88
Camera 86
Battery 61
Portability 51
Value for money 78

What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 214g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4188
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

Nubia Z40 Pro: The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z40 Pro Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1294871 3463142
Geekbench Single 1662 3601
Geekbench Multi 4188 10686
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 60W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
DXOMark (camera) — 157
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
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 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm
Weight 199 g 214 g
Launch price — $1299

Camera comparison

Nubia Z40 Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z40 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z40 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100
1294871 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +62.6%
3463142 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z40 Pro

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1299

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (96/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (86/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 S26 Ultra?

The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?

The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.