Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia Z50 vs ZTE nubia Z40 Pro
Comparison between ZTE nubia Z50 and ZTE nubia Z40 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nubia Z50 | nubia Z40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia Z50, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,749,844
- against 1,058,200
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
ZTE nubia Z40 Pro, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 8.7 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia Z50 | nubia Z40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,749,844 Best value | 1,058,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,360 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,500 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 core, four 2.8 GHz performance cores, and three 2.0 GHz efficiency cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X2 core at 3.00 GHz, 3 Cortex-A710 cores at 2.50 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A510 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nubia Z50 | nubia Z40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Green, Red | Black, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.9 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.4 % | 91 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Faux Leather | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | nubia Z50 | nubia Z40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
Display
| Specification | nubia Z50 | nubia Z40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | AMOLED, HDR10+, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia Z50 | nubia Z40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia Z50 | nubia Z40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | nubia Z50 | nubia Z40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia Z50 | nubia Z40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, FM Radio | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia Z50 | nubia Z40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX |
Technical
| Specification | nubia Z50 | nubia Z40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NX711J | NX701J |
