Honor 9 vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $400 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 9/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 228g).
Honor 9
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Lighter: 155g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $400 vs $662
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (51/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 28 points higher (37/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 leads (82/100 vs 64/100). 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 9 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (51/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | — | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $400 | $662 |
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $262. Honor 9 is cheaper by $262.
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 9 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (51/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (54/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 28 points (37/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.