Nubia Z40 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,290,942).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 56
Portability 55
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z40 Pro: The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40 Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1290942 3569354
Geekbench Single 1675 3310
Geekbench Multi 4453 10070
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1220
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 192 g
Price $825
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z40 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +63.8%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z40 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (95/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (81/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.