Introduction
Nubia has launched a new smartphone called the Nubia Z40s Pro in China. It is an upgraded version of the Nubia Z40 Pro and brings specs like SD 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 144Hz display, and more. Besides, with a starting price tag of CNY 3,399, it is currently the most affordable Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered smartphone.
In this post, we’ll talk about the Nubia Z40s Pro price in China. We’ll also go through the smartphone’s specs, features, and expected price in India. So, without any further delay, let’s get started.
Nubia Z40s Pro Specifications and Features
Display
Starting with the display, the Nubia Z40s Pro features a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution. The display here has a 144Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, 1000nits brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. Besides, the display also supports an under-display fingerprint scanner.
Performance
On the performance side, the Nubia Z40s Pro features the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. It is an upgraded version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and is built using TSMC 4nm process. Moreover, you get up to 18GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB of UFS 3.1 storage with the smartphone.
The Nubia Z40s Pro further packs ten layers of cold-seal heat dissipation materials with 38387mm2 total heat dissipation area. There’s also a large area vapor chamber, graphene sheet, and a thermal paste with synthetic diamonds.
Other Features
Like the non-s sibling, the Nubia Z40s Pro also comes in two battery options. First, there's a model with a 5000mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging. Then, there’s also a variant with a 4600mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging. Nubia claims that the 120W model can charge the battery from 0 to 100% in 19 minutes.
The triple rare camera setup of the Nubia Z40s Pro can take 4K video at 120fps. It also supports 8K macro shooting with its 50MP module, which can focus just 2 cm away. In addition, there's a 6 LED flash and a flicker sensor that helps shoot under artificial lighting.
Other key specifications of the Nubia Z40s Pro are in the table below:
| Body | 16.27x73.95x8.05mm, 205 grams |
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+, 1000 nits brightness |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| RAM | up to 18GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | up to 1TB UFS 3.1 |
| OS | Android 12, MyOS 12 |
| Back Camera |
Triple;
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| Front Camera | 16 MP, f/2.5 (punch-hole notch) |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS |
| Security | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Facial Recognition |
| Battery |
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| Colors | Magic Green, Black, Ling Cage limited-edition |
Nubia Z40s Pro Price in China and Availability
Nubia Z40s Pro price in China starts at CNY 3,399 (~$502) for the base 80W 8/128GB model. Likewise, the 120W model costs CNY 4,299 (~$635) for its base 12/256GB variant. There’s also a limited-edition version of Nubia Z40s Pro called the Ling Cage Edition with a unique anime-based design, which costs CNY 4,699 (~$694) for the sole 12/256GB model.
All three models of the Nubia Z40s Pro are up for pre-order in China, and the first sales start on July 26.
Nubia Z40s Pro price in India (expected): INR 46,000 (80W 8/128GB)
| Nubia Z40s Pro | Price in China | Price in India [Expected] |
| 8/128GB (80W) | CNY 3,399 | INR 46,000 |
| 12/512GB (80W) | CNY 4,499 | INR 55,000 |
| 12/256GB (120W) | CNY 4,299 | INR 52,000 |
| 18/1TB (120W) | CNY 6,699 | INR 82,000 |
| 12/256GB (Ling Cage Edition) | CNY 4,699 | INR 58,000 |
Conclusion
Nubia Z40s Pro is a mid-year refresh of the Nubia Z40 Pro with upgraded specs like Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 120W fast charging, and more. Currently, it is the most affordable Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered smartphone available in the world.
Here, we’ve mentioned the specs, features, and price of the Z40s Pro. We’ve also discussed the Nubia Z40s Pro price in India (expected). I hope you found the article helpful.