Nubia Z40 Pro vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads — 46/100 vs 34/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z40 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).

The Nubia Z40 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 10 VII
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 30
Battery 39
Design 90
Value for money 79
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 895533
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2920
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (60/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, the Nubia Z40 Pro scores 12 points higher (46/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (18/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (18/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z40 Pro: The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 10 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40 Pro Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1290942 895533
Geekbench Single 1675 1015
Geekbench Multi 4453 2920
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 168 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Sony Xperia 10 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
46/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
34/100 -44.2%
895533 AnTuTu

Nubia Z40 Pro leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 44.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z40 Pro
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (18/100 vs 2/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (60/100 vs 30/100).

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 10 VII significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (90/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Nubia Z40 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on performance (18/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.