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).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 20 points (37/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 35
Battery 24
Design 63
Value for money 38
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Huawei Mate 20 Pro: The Huawei Mate 20 Pro 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 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
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
35
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 15W
24
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
$1049
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $387. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $387.

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 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).

Frequently asked questions
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.