Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $899 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads — 41/100 vs 37/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4383); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 15 Plus is noticeably lighter (201g vs 228g).

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Performance 38
Display 0
Camera 76
Battery 25
Design 48
Value for money 48
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (38/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (76/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4383 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $662 vs $899

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus scores 4 points higher (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (48/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (64/100 vs 48/100).

Apple iPhone 15 Plus: The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 15 Plus Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Apple A16 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1628541
Geekbench Single 2630
Geekbench Multi 6744
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2796x1290 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4383 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 145
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 1TB
OS iOS 17 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 201 g 228 g
Price $899 $662
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
76
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2796x1290
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
  • 4383 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
25
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
$899
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $237. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $237.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (38/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (76/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (54/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (48/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Plus (64/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads on camera score (76/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus leads on performance (38/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Plus over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.