Nubia Z40 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40 Pro
Xiaomi 17
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 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z40 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z40 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z40 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Z40 Pro by 62.0% 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (81/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Nubia Z40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.