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Released: 2022, July 20

ZTE nubia Z40S Pro

Overall Score

73.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#265)73.0
Performance(#1336)70.8
Camera(#132)56.5
Display(#766)88.5
Battery(#134)82.5
Build(#2198)75.8

Comparisons Featuring ZTE nubia Z40S Pro

Short Review

  • The ZTE nubia Z40S Pro features a sleek design with glass front and back, an aluminum frame, and dimensions of 161.3 x 74 x 8.1 mm, weighing 205g.
  • Its 6.67-inch AMOLED display supports 1 billion colors, a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and reaches 1000 nits brightness, providing vibrant visuals at a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 730 GPU, available in multiple RAM and storage configurations up to 1TB and 18GB RAM.
  • The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor with OIS, an 8 MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 50 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording video in 8K.
  • A 16 MP front camera ensures high-quality selfies.
  • The 5000mAh battery supports 80W wired and wireless charging, providing efficient power management.
  • Running on Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 with MyOS 13, it offers a user-friendly experience.
  • Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
  • The device is equipped with stereo speakers but lacks a headphone jack.
  • Available in Interstellar Black, Star Black, and Silver, it combines premium aesthetics with high-end specifications.

Specifications

General

Release Date2022, July 20
Announced2022, July 20
DescriptionVersions:Regular model with 5000 mAh battery120W charging model with 4600 mAh battery

Display

Size6.67"
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate144Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 730
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 18GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera64 MP
Main Camera Details64 MP, f/1.6, 35mm (standard), 1/1.7", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), AF
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video Recording8K, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie VideoYes
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh (regular version)Li-Po 4600 mAh (120W version)
Charging Details80W wired (regular version)120W wired; 15W magnetic wireless (120W version)
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions161.3 x 74 x 8.1 mm (6.35 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)
Weight205 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsInterstellar Black, Star Black, Silver
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 12, upgradable to Android 13, MyOS 13
OS VersionAndroid 12, upgradable to Android 13, MyOS 13

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo