Nubia Z50S Pro vs ZTE Blade V40 Design

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the ZTE Blade V40 Design (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 14/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design by 23 points (37/100 vs 14/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
ZTE Blade V40 Design
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 24
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Design better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40 Design, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 23 points higher (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Design 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 Blade V40 Design: The ZTE Blade V40 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro ZTE Blade V40 Design
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Unisoc Tiger T616
AnTuTu 220000
Geekbench Single 400
Geekbench Multi 1350
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
ZTE Blade V40 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V40 Design
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
ZTE Blade V40 Design
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
ZTE Blade V40 Design
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (51/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (54/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Design 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 Blade V40 Design?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design by 23 points (37/100 vs 14/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Design?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Design — 14/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the ZTE Blade V40 Design?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V40 Design is a better fit for everyday use.