Nubia Z40 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 46/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 1,290,942).
Nubia Z40 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 21/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 4453
- Lighter: 197g vs 199g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 18/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 13 points higher (59/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (55/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z40 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1290942 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g | |
| Price | — | $1295 |
Nubia Z40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 56.9% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (68/100 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 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.