Nubia Z40S Pro vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads — 48/100 vs 35/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40S Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 205g).

The Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 43
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 32
Design 92
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (60/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
  • Lighter: 166g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z40S Pro vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Nubia Z40S Pro scores 13 points higher (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Civi 1S: The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z40S Pro Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 55W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 18GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, MyOS 12 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 205 g 166 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (51/100 vs 32/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (92/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z40S Pro and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nubia Z40S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z40S Pro or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z40S Pro over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.