Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $1059 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 34/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Performance 47
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 34
Design 51
Value for money 37
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (47/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4674 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $662 vs $1059

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 3 points higher (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (54/100 vs 34/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (64/100 vs 37/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 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 16 Plus Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1600000
Geekbench Single 3300
Geekbench Multi 7600
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4674 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 25W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 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 199 g 228 g
Price $1059 $662
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
29
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 4674 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
34
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
$1059
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $397. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $397.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (47/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (51/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (54/100 vs 34/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (51/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (64/100 vs 37/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (47/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.