The Nubia Z40 Pro becomes the world’s first commercially available Android smartphone with magnetic charging.
Nubia, a ZTE sub-brand, has officially unveiled the Nubia Z40 Pro in China. The Nubia Z40 Pro was introduced as the successor to the Nubia Z30 Pro. Similarly, it is the newest addition to the company’s Z- series flagship smartphone. Meanwhile, Z40 Pro has upgraded specifications and a fresh design. Let’s look at it in more detail.
Nubia Z40 Pro Overview
The Nubia Z40 Pro was introduced as the successor to the Nubia Z30 Pro in China. The phone has a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel with up to a 144Hz refresh rate. Similarly, Z40 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor with up to 12GB of RAM. Furthermore, it is the first smartphone to have the Sony IMX 787 sensor and a 5,000mAh battery with 80W charging capabilities. In addition, Nubia is offering “Gravity Edition” of the Z40 Pro with magnetic charging capability. We’ll look at the Nubia Z40 Pro in this article, including its features, specifications, price, and availability in Nepal.
Build and Display:
The phone has an AG (anti-glare) glass sandwich design with a metal frame. It has dimensions of 161.9 x 72.9 x 8.4mm and weighs 199 grams. Similarly, the phone comes in two shades: Interstellar Black and Galaxy. In addition, this smartphone also comes in a special version based on the anime ‘The Outcast.’
Furthermore, Nubia Z40 Pro has a 6.67-inch curved OLD display with a 2400 x 1080 pixel (FHD+) resolution. It has 395 PPI and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Similarly, the panel has a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, while its peak brightness can reach 1000 nits. Further, the display features a punch-hole in the center.
Optical Features:
The Nubia Z40 Pro has a boxy shape similar to the Nubia Z30 Pro however, it has a different camera module. Only three lenses are vertically positioned on the new model. Meanwhile, its predecessor had three L-shaped sensors and the fourth sensor beneath them.
There is a triple rear-camera configuration on Z40 Pro. It comes with a 64MP Sony IMX787 primary sensor with OIS. Similarly, a 50MP 116° ultra-wide sensor and an 8MP 9x periscope camera with OIS join the primary camera to complete the setup. Meanwhile, it is the first smartphone to have the Sony IMX 787 sensor. Furthermore, it has a 16MP camera for selfies and video calls.
Performance and Memory:
The phone is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It comes with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Furthermore, the base model comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, while the top-end model comes with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. In addition, the smartphone has a vapor chamber cooling setup with a total heat dissipation area of 3500 square millimeters.
Software and Connectivity:
The phone comes pre-installed with Android 12 and MyOS 12 on top. Similarly, it supports Dual SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) for connectivity. In addition, it has two stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra compatibility and an x-axis vibration motor.
Rest of the Specs:
The Nubia Z40 Pro is powered by a 5,00mAh battery with 80W rapid wired charging and 15W wireless charging capabilities. Similarly, a magnetic charging version of the phone is also available. In addition, Z40 Pro is the first Android smartphone that is commercially available with magnetic charging technology. Furthermore, there is a fingerprint sensor embedded in the display for biometrics.
Nubia Z40 Pro Specifications:
| Dimensions | 161.9 × 72.9 × 8.4 mm, |
| Weight | 199 grams |
| Display | 6.67” FHD+ AMOLED, 144Hz variable refresh rate, 10-bit color, 100% DCI-P3 |
| Resolution | FHD+ (1080 x 2400) pixels |
| Software/ UI | Android 12 with MYOS 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) |
| Rare Camera | Triple, 64MP Sony IMX787 (OIS) + 50MP ultra-wide + 8MP 5x telephoto lens with OIS |
| Selfie Camera | 16MP sensor (punch-hole) |
| Security and Sensor | Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Connectivity | WiFi 802.11.b/g/n/ac/ax, 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C, GPS |
| Battery | 5,000/4800mAh, 66/80W wired, 15W magnetic charging (GE) |
| RAM/Storage | 8/12/16GB LPDDR5 RAM with 128/512GB/1TB UFS 3.1 storage |
| Color Options | Interstellar Black, Galaxy White |
Nubia Z40 Pro Price and Availability:
The base model of the Z40 costs CNY 3,399 in China. Meanwhile, the Gravity Edition costs range from CNY 4,299 and CNY 5,999 in China. However, no information on the global release date or pricing for the Z40 Pro has been released. For the time being, we estimate that the Z40 Pro will cost between NPR 67,500 and NPR 118,000 in Nepal.
| Nubia Phone | Price in Nepal | Price in China |
| Vanilla Edition | ||
| Nubia Z40 Pro (8/128GB) | NPR 67,500 | CNY 3,399 |
| Nubia Z40 Pro (8/256GB) | NPR 73,000 | CNY 3,699 |
| Nubia Z40 Pro (12/256GB) | NPR 78,500 | CNY 3,999 |
| Gravity Edition | ||
| Nubia Z40 Pro (8/512GB) | NPR 88,500 | CNY 4,499 |
| Nubia Z40 Pro (12/256GB) | NPR 85,500 | CNY 4,299 |
| Nubia Z40 Pro (16GB/1TB) | NPR 118,000 | CNY 5,999 |
Final Thoughts
The Nubia Z40 Pro has ample storage, a better camera, a big screen, and a rapid charging capability. However, the phone has not yet been released globally, so we cannot estimate how well it will perform in the market.
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