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ZTE
12 GB / 256 GB / China · Launched July 2022
Overview
NeoScore
7.5
#550 of 6277
- Design & display
- 8.0
- Performance & hardware
- 7.6
- Camera
- 7.9
- Connectivity
- 7.0
- Battery & charging
- 7.1
Strengths
- The 144 Hz display and 90 % screen-to-body ratio are among the best of their time.
- Its 5x optical zoom and f/1.6 aperture are among the best of their time; 64 MP is better than most.
- Its 120 W fast charging and 15 W wireless charging are among the best of their time.
Weak points
- At 205 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.67″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px144 Hz
- Design
- 205 g74 mm161.3 mm8.1 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1Octa-Core18 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
- AnTuTu
- 1,409,913Better than 35% of phones
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh120 W
- Cameras
- 64 Mpx · f/1.68 Mpx · f/3.450 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 16 Mpx · f/2.5
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 12
Editorial report
ZTE nubia Z40S Pro 12 GB / 256 GB / China technical sheet
The ZTE nubia Z40S Pro suits people who want a high-refresh-rate display and versatile cameras; its trade-off is a 205 g weight, heavier than most phones of its time. This version is sold in China and has no Google Services, a consideration for anyone who relies on them. The phone is sold in configurations from 8 GB / 128 GB to 18 GB / 1 TB.
Its 6.67″ AMOLED display runs at 144 Hz and has a 90 % screen-to-body ratio; both figures are among the best of phones launched around the same time. The camera setup combines 64 MP resolution, an f/1.6 aperture and 5x optical zoom. The resolution is better than most, while the aperture and zoom are among the best of their time. The 5000 mAh battery has typical capacity, but 120 W fast charging and 15 W wireless charging are among the best.
The cameras also include a 50 MP ultrawide and support 8K video recording. This configuration pairs a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage; storage is not expandable. Android 12 and the lack of Google Services distinguish this China-market version. With an overall NeoScore of 7.4, the ZTE nubia Z40S Pro is a strong fit for people who prioritize its display, zoom and charging options and can accept its weight and the absence of those services.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
7.51
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
12 GB / 256 GB / China
Design & display
8.0
- Display Technology AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 144 Hz
- 9.5
- Display Pixel Density 395 ppi
- 8.3
- Peak Display Brightness 1,000 nits
- 8.0
- Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, One Billion Colors, 10-Bit Panel
- 5.5
- Weight 205 g
- 5.5
- Usable Surface 90 %
- 9.4
- Body Thickness 8.1 mm
- 7.8
Performance & hardware
7.6
- AnTuTu Score 1,409,913
- 5.2
- RAM Capacity 18 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 4 nm
- 8.5
- Maximum Storage Capacity 1 TB
- 7.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 3.2 GHz
- 8.7
- RAM Type LPDDR5
- 8.0
Camera
7.9
- Sensor Size 1/1.72″
- 6.2
- Aperture f/1.6
- 9.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 64 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 5 x
- 9.0
- Camera Features Dual-LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
- 0.0
Connectivity
7.0
- Connectivity Features NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
- 3.0
- Cellular Bands 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 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
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
- 7.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
7.1
- Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
- 8.9
- Fast Charge Power 120 W
- 9.5
- Wireless charging power 15 W
- 6.0
- Battery Features Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 7.97
- Performance & hardware
- 7.62
- Camera
- 7.91
- Connectivity
- 6.95
- Battery & charging
- 7.14
- NeoScore rank
- #550 / 6277
ZTE
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- Processor Process Size
- 4 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 730
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 3.2 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,409,913
- CPU Description
- Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X2 core, three Cortex-A710 cores and four Cortex-A510 cores.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 18 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v11
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Silver, Green
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- Body Width
- 74 mm
- Body Height
- 161.3 mm
- Weight
- 205 g
- Usable Surface
- 90 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 120 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- Wireless charging power
- 15 W
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.67″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 395 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 480 Hz
- Display Features
- Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, One Billion Colors, 10-Bit Panel
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System
Software
- Operating System
- Android 12
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 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
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
- USB Version
- USB 3.1
- Max. download speed
- 10,000 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 3,000 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound
Technical
- Model numbers
- NX702J
nubia Z40S Pro
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX787
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.72″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX787
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.72″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 8K video recording, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, Gyro-EIS
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 480 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.6
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- Dual-LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
Rear Telephoto Camera
- Sensor Model
- Hynix HI-847
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/4.41″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Optical Zoom
- 5 x
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Hynix HI-847
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/4.41″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 5 x
- Aperture
- f/3.4
Rear Ultrawide Camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KJN1
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.76″
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KJN1
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.76″
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Front Camera
- Sensor Model
- OmniVision OV16A1Q
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.06″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.5
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- OmniVision OV16A1Q
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.06″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.5
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
Product gallery
19Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- China
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