Nubia Z40S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 69/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,425,446).
Nubia Z40S Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 17 points higher (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z40S Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| 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 / 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nubia Z40S Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 61.9% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (94/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.