Nubia Z40 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads — 47/100 vs 46/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,305,466 vs 1,290,942).

The Xiaomi 12 Pro edges out the Nubia Z40 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 51
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1305466 vs 1290942
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Xiaomi 12 Pro scores 1 points higher (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 18/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). 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.
Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40 Pro Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942 1305466
Geekbench Single 1675 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453 4453
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
46/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
47/100 +1.1%
1305466 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12 Pro leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 1.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 18/100.

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).

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 Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12 Pro edges out the Nubia Z40 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 47/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?

The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.