Nubia Z40S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 48/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,425,446); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro by 34 points (82/100 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 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 93
Battery 72
Design 17
Value for money 41
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 226g

  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 34 points higher (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (43/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40S Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3593401
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 200 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 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 205 g 226 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
48/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100 +60.3%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 60.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (87/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (93/100 vs 60/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (72/100 vs 51/100).

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro by 34 points (82/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 60/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.