Google Pixel 5 vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Google Pixel 5 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 27/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4080); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 5 is noticeably lighter (151g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 5
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 49
Battery 13
Design 100
Value for money 55
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Google Pixel 5 better?
  • Lighter: 151g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4080 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 5 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 10 points higher (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Google Pixel 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (54/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 5: The Google Pixel 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 5 Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 597974
Geekbench Single 799
Geekbench Multi 1836
Display 6.0" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4080 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 109
Main camera 2 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 144.7×70.4×8.0 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 151 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 5
  • Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
49
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 5
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 5
  • 4080 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 5
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, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Google Pixel 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (54/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 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 Google Pixel 5 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Google Pixel 5 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Should you choose the Google Pixel 5 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Google Pixel 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.