Nubia Z40S Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads — 48/100 vs 26/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40S Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Z40S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 205g).
Nubia Z40S Pro
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nubia Z40S Pro scores 22 points higher (48/100 vs 26/100). 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 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Z40S Pro | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (22/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (60/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (83/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Z40S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 22 points (48/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
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?
The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.