Nubia Z40S Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 48/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40S Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,425,446); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Nubia Z40S Pro
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1425446
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 1 points higher (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (24/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (43/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Z40S Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 18GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z40S Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (24/100 vs 22/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (43/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the Nubia Z40S Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.