Honor 500 Smart vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 24/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Smart has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't; the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 228g).
Honor 500 Smart
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Bigger battery: 5260 vs 5100 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 15/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (51/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 13 points higher (37/100 vs 24/100). 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 42/100). 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 500 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 Smart significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (67/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 228 g | |
| Price | — | $662 |
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownperformance
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 500 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (51/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 Smart significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (67/100 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).
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 500 Smart — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor 500 Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.