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 — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,290,942); the Nubia Z40 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Nubia Z40 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4453
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z40 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 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 | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Nubia Z40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 63.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (84/100 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 S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (51/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
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 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.