Nubia Z40 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads — 46/100 vs 44/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 1,290,942).

The Nubia Z40 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 39
Design 68
Value for money 41
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 1290942
  • Lighter: 185g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (19/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Nubia Z40 Pro scores 2 points higher (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (19/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Nubia Z40 Pro: The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40 Pro Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942 1320406
Geekbench Single 1675 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453 4453
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 64 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 12 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 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 185 g
Price $1000
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
46/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
44/100 +2.2%
1320406 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 2.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z40 Pro
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 IV
$1000
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (19/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (68/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Nubia Z40 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 IV by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.