Nubia Z40 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads — 46/100 vs 33/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Z40 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 199g).

The Nubia Z40 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 81
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Nubia Z40 Pro scores 13 points higher (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Z40 Pro: The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40 Pro Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 80W 66W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm
Weight 199 g 175 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (60/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (81/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Nubia Z40 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.