Nubia Z40 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads — 46/100 vs 26/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Z40 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 199g).

The Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 20 points (46/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nubia Z40 Pro scores 20 points higher (46/100 vs 26/100). 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 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (83/100 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: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40 Pro Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
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 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 199 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (83/100 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?

The Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 20 points (46/100 vs 26/100).

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

The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

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

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?

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

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

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