Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei Mate 20 Lite (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, 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 10/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is noticeably lighter (172g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 11
Battery 5
Design 85
Value for money 55
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3750 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 27 points higher (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (51/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (54/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Mate 20 Lite: The Huawei Mate 20 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 20 Lite Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Hisilicon Kirin 710 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 336905
Geekbench Single 362
Geekbench Multi 1222
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3750 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 20 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 158.3×75.3×7.6 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 172 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
  • Main: 20MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
11
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
  • 6.3" 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
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
  • 3750 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
5
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
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 Huawei Mate 20 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (51/100 vs 11/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (54/100 vs 5/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (85/100 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 Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Lite over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.