Nubia Z40 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,294,871); the Nubia Z40 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 224g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z40 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 67.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z40 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.