Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 10
ZTE nubia Z40S Pro
Performance
94.498.0
Camera
97.099.4
Display
97.095.2
Battery
92.588.5
Build
96.094.8
Overall
95.495.2
Summary
- The Google Pixel 10 features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the front and back, while the ZTE nubia Z40S Pro also utilizes glass and aluminum but lacks specific durability ratings.
- The Pixel 10 has a 6.3-inch OLED display with a peak brightness of 3000 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate, whereas the Z40S Pro offers a slightly larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1000 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 10 is powered by the Google Tensor G5, while the Z40S Pro utilizes the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, both providing high-end capabilities.
- The Pixel 10's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the Z40S Pro boasts a 64 MP main sensor, with both offering advanced features like optical image stabilization and 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Pixel 10 at 4970 mAh and the Z40S Pro at 5000 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 80W.
- Software-wise, the Pixel 10 runs Android 16 with extensive upgrade support, while the Z40S Pro comes with Android 12, upgradable to Android 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 10
ZTE nubia Z40S Pro
General
Release Date
2025, August 20
2022, July 20
Announced
2025, August 20
2022, July 20
Description
N/A
Versions:Regular model with 5000 mAh battery120W charging model with 4600 mAh battery
Display
Size
6.3"
6.67"
Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G5 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
PowerVR DXT-48-1536
Adreno 730
Memory
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 18GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", PDAF
64 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 Camera
10.5 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 95˚, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
8K, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Yes
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4970 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4970 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh (regular version)Li-Po 4600 mAh (120W version)
Charging Details
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 minutes15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2Reverse wiredBypass charging
80W wired (regular version)120W wired; 15W magnetic wireless (120W version)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
152.8 x 72 x 8.6 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.34 in)
161.3 x 74 x 8.1 mm (6.35 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)
Weight
204 g
205 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian
Interstellar Black, Star Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
· Nano-SIM +eSIM· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MyOS 13
OS Version
Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MyOS 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
