Nubia Z40 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads — 46/100 vs 30/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z40 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Nubia Z40 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (60/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nubia Z40 Pro scores 16 points higher (46/100 vs 30/100). 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 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (60/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 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 Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40 Pro Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 50 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 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 199 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" 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 Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (60/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 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 Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Z40 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.