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).

The Nubia Z40 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 56
Portability 55
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance 90
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 44
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
  • 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nubia Z40 Pro: The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy S26: The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Exynos 2600
66/100 +54.8%
2856499 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 54.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z40 Pro
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.