Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 40/100 vs 37/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 44
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 18 Pro Max better?

  • Better camera (66/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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 18 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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 18 Pro Max Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1320x2868 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 25W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 18 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 1TB
OS iOS 27 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2868
  • 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 18 Pro Max
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
44
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Price unknown
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (66/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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 18 Pro Max or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.