Honor Magic5 Pro vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Honor Magic5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $900 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Pro leads — 56/100 vs 37/100 (a 19-point difference).

The Honor Magic5 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Pro
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 82
Battery 59
Design 26
Value for money 48
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 219g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (82/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Cheaper: $662 vs $900

  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Pro vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Honor Magic5 Pro scores 19 points higher (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro is a bit better (26/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (64/100 vs 48/100).

Honor Magic5 Pro: The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic5 Pro Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1754213
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2848x1312 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 152
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 219 g 228 g
Price $900 $662
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
82
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2848x1312
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
59
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic5 Pro
$900
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $238. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $238.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (30/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (82/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro is a bit better (26/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (64/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Honor Magic5 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Honor Magic5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Honor Magic5 Pro leads on camera score (82/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Honor Magic5 Pro leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Pro over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.