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Nubia Z40S Pro vs iQOO 10 Pro: which is better

Nubia Z40S Pro vs iQOO 10 Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro has the same chipset as the iQOO 10 Pro but is cheaper. However, there are lots of things to consider aside from the price of a smartphone and this is why we’ve decided to make a spec comparison of these two phones to see which is better.

A specs comparison post between the Nubia Z40S Pro vs iQOO 10 Pro will reveal which is better between these two phones. In this post, I’ll compare the specs of both phones and you’ll get to know the similarities and differences between these two phones.

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Nubia Z40S Pro vs iQOO 10 Pro Specs

SpecsNubia Z40S ProiQOO 10 Pro
Display6.67-inch, 144Hz6.78-inch, 120Hz
RAM8/12GB8/12GB
Storage128/256/512GB128/256/512GB
Back Camera64 + 8 + 50MP50 + 14.6 + 50MP
Front Camera16MP16MP
ChipsetSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SoftwareAndroid 12Android 12
Battery5,000mAh (80W)
4,600mAh (120W)
4,700mAh (200W)
IP RatingUnspecifiedUnspecified

Nubia Z40S Pro vs iQOO 10 Pro: Display, Build, and Design

The Nubia Z40S Pro has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display while the iQOO 10 Pro has a smaller 6.78-inch AMOLED display. The display panel of the iQOO 10 Pro is LTPO that can refresh between 1Hz and 120Hz depending on the current use of the screen while that of the Nubia Z40S Pro can be set to 60Hz, 120Hz, or 144Hz. The screen of the iQOO 10 Pro is also slightly bigger (0.11-inch bigger).

Nubia Z40S Pro vs iQOO 10 Pro display

The iQOO 10 Pro is a slightly curved screen but that of the Nubia Z40S Pro is flat. Both phones however maintain the same center punch hole front design. The rear panel of the Nubia Z40S Pro is flat making the phone looks boxy but that of the iQOO 10 Pro is slightly curved.

The iQOO 10 Pro is made of a Glass front, glass back or ceramic back, and aluminum frame while the Nubia Z40S Pro has a Glass front, aluminum frame, and glass back. None of these phones is certified to be water and dustproof.

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Nubia Z40S Pro vs iQOO 10 Pro: Camera

On the rear, the camera setup of the iQOO 10 Pro is 50MP + 14.6MP + 50MP and 16MP front camera. While the camera setup of the Nubia Z40S Pro is 64MP + 8MP + 50MP and 16MP front camera.

CameraNubia Z40S ProiQOO 10 Pro
Main64MP50MP
Periscope8MP (5x zoom)14.6MP (3x zoom)
Ultra-wide50MP50MP
Front16MP16MP

The iQOO 10 Pro has a 50MP main camera while the Nubia Z40S Pro has a 64MP main camera. Both smartphones feature a 50MP ultra-wide camera. The Nubia Z40S Pro has an 8MP periscope lens with 5x optical zoom while the iQOO 10 Pro has a 14.6MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The front camera on both phones is a 16MP camera sensor.

Nubia Z40S Pro vs iQOO 10 Pro camera

Other differences in the camera can be seen in the camera features. The camera features of the Nubia Z40S Pro are PDAF, OIS, gyro-EIS, Dual-LED flash, HDR, AF, and panorama. While the camera features of the iQOO 10 Pro are PDAF, gimbal OIS, 3x optical zoom, gyro-EIS, AF, etc.

The iQOO 10 Pro and Nubia Z40S Pro can record videos in 8K resolution. In the camera department, the iQOO 10 Pro and Nubia Z40S Pro have similar camera features. The cameras of both phones can record 8K videos with gyro-EIS, OIS, PDAF, optical zoom, and Auto Focus (AF).

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Performance | Storage | RAM | 5G

The iQOO 10 Pro and Nubia Z40S Pro are 5G smartphones that feature the same chipset and have similar performance. Both the iQOO 10 Pro and Nubia Z40S Pro features the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 from Qualcomm. This 5G chipset is built on TSMC’s 4nm process technology. You get the same CPU cores, the same GPU, the same ISP, and the same neural engine on these phones.

In day-to-day use, you won’t notice any difference in use and even when playing graphics-intensive games, both phones give you the same level of performance. The performance of both phones is also pretty consistent because these two phones feature large vapor chambers with good thermal paste. This cooling system available in both phones makes it possible for the chipsets to perform consistently for a long time in these phones.

The iQOO 10 Pro has 8GB or 12GB of RAM paired with 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. In contrast, the Nubia Z40S Pro has 8GB, 12GB, or 18GB of RAM paired with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of internal storage. There is no space for storage expansion via a microSD card slot on either phone.

See Also: Nubia Z40 Pro is now available for purchase for $659

Nubia Z40S Pro vs iQOO 10 Pro: Software

The Nubia Z40S Pro boots MyOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box. ZTE/Nubia has promised this phone three years of major software updates and security patches. While the iQOO 10 Pro boots Origin OS Ocean based on Android 12 out of the box. vivo/iQOO has also promised this phone three years of major software updates.

Nubia Z40S Pro vs iQOO 10 Pro: Battery and Charging

A 5,000mAh battery powers the Nubia Z40S Pro while the iQOO 10 Pro is powered by a 4,700mAh battery. The Nubia Z40S Pro features an 80W wired fast charge while the iQOO 10 Pro features a 200W wired fast charge. There is a model of the Nubia Z40S Pro that is powered by a 4,600mAh, the model has support for a 120W fast charge and a 50W wireless charge. iQOO 10 Pro also has support for a 50W wireless charge.

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Nubia Z40S Pro vs iQOO 10 Pro: Price

The price of the iQOO 10 Pro starts at $919 for the model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. In contrast, the price of the Nubia Z40S Pro starts at $619 for the model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The 8GB + 256GB model of the Z40S Pro is sold for $679 which is way cheaper than the same model of the iQOO 10 Pro.

Buy Nubia Z40S Pro and iQOO 10 Pro
Nubia Z40S ProPriceiQOO 10 ProPrice
Buy on Giztop$619Buy on Giztop$919

Nubia Z40S Pro vs iQOO 10 Pro: Conclusion

So, from this Nubia Z40S Pro vs iQOO 10 Pro specs comparison, which is better? Well, the iQOO 10 Pro is better in some key areas.

The iQOO 10 Pro has a better 2K display with an LTPO panel that can auto refresh between 1Hz and 120Hz. The iQOO 10 Pro also features a faster 200W fast charge. These are the two key areas where there is a big difference between these two phones. Otherwise, both phones have the same chipset, very similar camera features, offers similar performance, and similar battery life.

If you’re looking to choose between these two phones, the iQOO 10 Pro is pretty the best choice here. This is because it is straightforward unlike the Nubia Z40S Pro has a model without wireless and can be confusing if you’re not careful. It is also important to note that the Nubia Z40S Pro is also the cheaper device because its base model has 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.


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