Nubia Z40S Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 69/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 1,425,446).

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 64
Portability 54
Value for money
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money 78
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 213g

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 14 points higher (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).

Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40S Pro Xiaomi 15 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1425446 3001049
Geekbench Single 1761 2798
Geekbench Multi 4688 10104
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 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 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 205 g 213 g
Launch price $771
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z40S Pro and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
69/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 +52.5%
3001049 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 52.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (91/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.