Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Nubia Z50
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Z50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 69/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5450 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (2,341,391 vs 1,757,044); the Nubia Z50 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Nubia Z50
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2341391 vs 1757044
- Bigger battery: 5450 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (72/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Nubia Z50 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 217g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Nubia Z50, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Nubia Z50 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50 and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Nubia Z50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z50
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Nubia Z50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads Nubia Z50 by 33.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Nubia Z50 are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50 and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (73/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (55/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Nubia Z50?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate edges out the Nubia Z50 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Nubia Z50?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Z50 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Nubia Z50?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (72/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Nubia Z50?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for active users.