Honor Play 80 Plus vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, 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 25/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Plus has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 80 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 80 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 228g).
Honor Play 80 Plus
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 228g
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 54/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 15/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 12 points higher (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 228 g | |
| Price | — | $662 |
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 80 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (51/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (43/100 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).
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Honor Play 80 Plus — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Plus over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Play 80 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.