Nubia Z40S Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 69/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 69/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (85/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z40S Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z40S Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (85/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro by 23 points (92/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.