Apple iPhone 13 Pro
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ZTE nubia Z40 Pro
#279Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
ZTE nubia Z40 Pro
Performance
90.091.3
Camera
97.177.2
Display
96.195.1
Battery
85.994.3
Build
96.279.4
Connectivity
81.585.7
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
84.482.9
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 13 Pro features a premium build with a stainless steel frame and glass front and back, while the ZTE nubia Z40 Pro has an aluminum frame and similar glass materials, both offering solid durability.
- The iPhone's 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display supports a 120Hz refresh rate, whereas the nubia Z40 Pro has a larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a higher 144Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A15 Bionic chip, while the nubia utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, both delivering high efficiency and speed.
- The camera systems differ significantly, with the iPhone offering a triple 12 MP setup and advanced video capabilities, while the nubia boasts a 64 MP main sensor with 5x optical zoom.
- Battery capacity is another contrast, with the iPhone at 3095 mAh and the nubia at 5000 mAh, supporting faster charging at 66W.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18.5, while the nubia operates on Android 12 with MyOS 12, providing distinct user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
ZTE nubia Z40 Pro
General
Release Date
2021, September 14
2022, February 25
Announced
2021, September 14
2022, February 25
Description
Versions: A2638 (International); A2483 (USA); A2636 (Canada, Japan); A2639 (China, Hong Kong); A2640 (Russia)
Versions:Regular model with 5000 mAh batteryGravity model with 4600 mAh battery
Display
Size
6.1"
6.67"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1170
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Adreno 730
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
64 MP, f/1.7, 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)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec.
Yes
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3095 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3095 mAh (12.11 Wh)
Li-Po 5000 mAh (regular version)Li-Po 4600 mAh (gravity version)
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
66W wired; 15W magnetic wireless (gravity version)80W wired (regular version)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
161.9 x 72.9 x 8.4 mm (6.37 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
Weight
204 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Colors
Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, Alpine Green
Interstellar Black, Star Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.20 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 12, MyOS 12
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass