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 — 67/100 vs 50/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Z40 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 750,481); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 199g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nubia Z40 Pro scores 17 points higher (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (77/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z40 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 2318 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z40 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (68/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (63/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (56/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (77/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Z40 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for active users.