Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $1049 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 17/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 228g).
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Lighter: 189g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 15/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $662 vs $1049
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 20 points higher (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (64/100 vs 38/100). 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 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (64/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $1049 | $662 |
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $387. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $387.
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 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (54/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (63/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (64/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 20 points (37/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.