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 — 67/100 vs 53/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z40 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 971,424); the Nubia Z40 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nubia Z40 Pro scores 14 points higher (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z40 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 2577 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z40 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 33.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (63/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 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 14 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 67/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for active users.