Nubia Z50S Pro vs Redmi K40 Pro

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Redmi K40 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 36/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K40 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Redmi K40 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Redmi K40 Pro
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 28
Design 55
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 196g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Redmi K40 Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 1 points higher (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 Pro leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (55/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K40 Pro: The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Redmi K40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4520 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 11, MIUI 12
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm
Weight 228 g 196 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Redmi K40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K40 Pro
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Redmi K40 Pro
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
28
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Redmi K40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (54/100 vs 28/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (55/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Redmi K40 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Redmi K40 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Redmi K40 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Redmi K40 Pro — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Redmi K40 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Redmi K40 Pro?

The Redmi K40 Pro leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Redmi K40 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.