Nubia Z40S Pro vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 69/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 1,420,808); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z40S Pro | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 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 | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z40S Pro and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 57.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Z40S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (94/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (96/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.