Nubia Z40 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 67/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 10 points higher (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z40 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| 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 | 48 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.