Nubia Z40 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Both devices score the same overall rating of 67/100. Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,774,668 vs 1,294,871); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Sony Xperia 5 V
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1774668 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
- Lighter: 182g vs 199g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nubia Z40 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 V received the same MobileRank rating — 67/100. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z40 Pro | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1774668 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 27.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
Both devices scored 67/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia 5 V (76/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.