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 Nubia Z40 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 66/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 1,290,942); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).
Nubia Z40 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- 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 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 4453
- Lighter: 162g vs 199g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Nubia Z40 Pro scores 1 points higher (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z40 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Nubia Z40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 54.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (90/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Z40 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26?
The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 66/100.
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 (90/100 vs 69/100).
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.