Honor 20 Pro vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Honor 20 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 14/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the Honor 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (182g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro by 23 points (37/100 vs 14/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 28
Battery 12
Design 72
Value for money 55
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Honor 20 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 20 Pro vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 23 points higher (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (51/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 20 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 20 Pro: The Honor 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 20 Pro Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 736755
Geekbench Single 928
Geekbench Multi 2875
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 5W 80W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 154.6×74.0×8.4 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 182 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Honor 20 Pro
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 32MP
28
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Honor 20 Pro
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 20 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 20 Pro
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 Honor 20 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (51/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (54/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 20 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (72/100 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 Honor 20 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro by 23 points (37/100 vs 14/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 20 Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Honor 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 20 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Honor 20 Pro over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Honor 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.