Nubia Z50S Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 38/100 vs 37/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
ZTE Axon 40
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 228g
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 1 points higher (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (50/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $662 | — |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (8/100 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 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (50/100 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).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Nubia Z50S 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 ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for everyday use.