Nubia Z40S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 48/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,425,446).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro by 36 points (84/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 43
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 36 points higher (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (43/100 vs 26/100). 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 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40S Pro Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3654776
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 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
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm
Weight 205 g 219 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z40S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
48/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +61.0%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (88/100 vs 22/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (90/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (83/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (43/100 vs 26/100).

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 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro by 36 points (84/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 60/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 22/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.