Nubia Z50S Pro vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 17/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V40 Smart has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the Nubia Z50S Pro is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Nubia Z50S Pro
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Lighter: 215g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 20 points higher (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 0/100). 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 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (31/100 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 Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $662 | — |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Price unknownperformance
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 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (51/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (31/100 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 Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 20 points (37/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.