Nubia Z40S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 69/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z40S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z40S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (89/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.