Nubia Z40S Pro vs Xiaomi 17

The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,420,808).

The Xiaomi 17 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

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1420808 3248535
Geekbench Single 1761 3566
Geekbench Multi 4688 10162
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
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 256GB / 512GB
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 205 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Nubia Z40S Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z40S Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z40S Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

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

Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
69/100
1420808 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +56.3%
3248535 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z40S Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (95/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (81/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (87/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 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?

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

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 63/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).

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

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