ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $1099 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 53/100 vs 37/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5100).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 228g
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 15/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Cheaper: $662 vs $1099
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 16 points higher (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (18/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (64/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $662 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $437. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $437.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (45/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (18/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (64/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.