Nubia Z40S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,425,446); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 64
Portability 54
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 224g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W 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 (83/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40S Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3942923
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 200 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
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 205 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z40S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
69/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +63.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (87/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Nubia Z40S Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.