Nubia Z40S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 69/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 216g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 13 points higher (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z40S Pro | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z40S Pro and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z40S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.