Nubia Z40S Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads — 48/100 vs 33/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40S Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Z40S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 205g).

The Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 43
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 81
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Nubia Z40S Pro scores 15 points higher (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40S Pro Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 80W 66W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 18GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm
Weight 205 g 175 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (60/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (81/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.