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 — 69/100 vs 54/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40S Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Z40S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 971,424); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 205g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Nubia Z40S Pro scores 15 points higher (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (80/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z40S Pro | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z40S Pro and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z40S Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 46.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (63/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (64/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (80/100 vs 54/100).
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 69/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.