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).

The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Nubia Z50S 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
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 50
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • 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)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.