Nubia Z40 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,294,871); the Nubia Z40 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z40 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z40 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.