Nubia Z40S Pro vs Vivo X500
The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z40S Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 18GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z40S Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 63.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z40S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (96/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.