Honor 9X (China) vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Honor 9X (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 13/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X (China) doesn't; the Honor 9X (China) is noticeably lighter (206g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) by 24 points (37/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X (China)
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 12
Design 42
Value for money 55
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Honor 9X (China) better?
  • Lighter: 206g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 26/100)
  • 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 9X (China) vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 24 points higher (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 26/100). 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 9X (China) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9X (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 9X (China): The Honor 9X (China) 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 9X (China) Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 565851
Geekbench Single 797
Geekbench Multi 2120
Display 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 10W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 206 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Honor 9X (China)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Honor 9X (China)
  • 6.6" LTPS 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 9X (China)
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 9X (China)
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 9X (China) (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (51/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (54/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 9X (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (42/100 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 9X (China) or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) by 24 points (37/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 9X (China) and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Honor 9X (China) has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X (China) or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Honor 9X (China) over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Honor 9X (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.