Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 33/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Performance 59
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?

  • Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 4 points higher (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (50/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Air: The Apple iPhone 17 Air 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 17 Air Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 2085000
Geekbench Single 3610
Geekbench Multi 8810
Display 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 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 19 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
24
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • 6.6" 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 17 Air
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknown
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (59/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (51/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (54/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (50/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.