Nubia Z40 Pro vs Xiaomi 12

The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 is faster in AnTuTu (1,322,176 vs 1,290,942); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).

The Nubia Z40 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12 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
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 45
Design 75
Value for money 58
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1322176 vs 1290942
  • Lighter: 180g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (19/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12, the Nubia Z40 Pro scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (19/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z40 Pro: The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40 Pro Xiaomi 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942 1322176
Geekbench Single 1675 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453 4453
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2400x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 113
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 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
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 180 g
Price $750
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Xiaomi 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi 12
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
45
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
46/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
45/100 +2.4%
1322176 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 12 leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 2.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z40 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12
$750
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (19/100 vs 18/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (75/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Nubia Z40 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?

The Nubia Z40 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12 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?

The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Xiaomi 12?

The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 52/100).

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

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