Nubia Z40S Pro vs Xiaomi 11i

The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads — 48/100 vs 34/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z40S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.

The Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 43
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (60/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Nubia Z40S Pro scores 14 points higher (48/100 vs 34/100). 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 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40S Pro Xiaomi 11i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 18GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 205 g 207 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (60/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.