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 — 84/100 vs 48/100 (a 36-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 1,425,446).
Nubia Z40S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (43/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z40S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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, HyperOS 3 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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 64.3% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (92/100 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (82/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (43/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
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 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.