Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $999 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads — 53/100 vs 37/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3274); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (187g vs 228g).

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Performance 40
Display 100
Camera 83
Battery 2
Design 66
Value for money 41
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (40/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (83/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3274 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $662 vs $999

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro scores 16 points higher (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 2/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (54/100 vs 2/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (64/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone 15 Pro: The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 15 Pro Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Apple A17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1452754
Geekbench Single 2972
Geekbench Multi 7397
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3274 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 154
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 1TB
OS iOS 17 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 146.6×70.6×8.3 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 187 g 228 g
Price $999 $662
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
83
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
  • 3274 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
2
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
$999
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $337. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $337.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (40/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (83/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (54/100 vs 2/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (66/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (64/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

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

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

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

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads on camera score (83/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads on performance (40/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.