Honor Magic5 vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Honor Magic5 (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 $600 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 leads — 49/100 vs 37/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 228g).

The Honor Magic5 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 59
Design 53
Value for money 68
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 197g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $600 vs $662

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (68/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Honor Magic5 scores 12 points higher (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 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 Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).

Honor Magic5: The Honor Magic5 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 Magic5 Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1754213
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2664x1200 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 197 g 228 g
Price $600 $662
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 12MP
46
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2664x1200
  • 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
  • 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
$600
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $62. Honor Magic5 is cheaper by $62.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 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 Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (53/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).

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

The Honor Magic5 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

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

The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

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

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 46/100).

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

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

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

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