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 — 87/100 vs 69/100 (a 18-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 (3,269,794 vs 1,425,446); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 64
Portability 54
Value for money
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
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: 3269794 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 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 (93/100 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 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 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 (93/100 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).

Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X300 Pro: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40S Pro Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1425446 3269794
Geekbench Single 1761 3228
Geekbench Multi 4688 9553
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/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z40S Pro and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
69/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +56.4%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 56.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknown
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (93/100 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 18 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 — 87/100.

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 (93/100 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.