Huawei Mate 20 vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $799 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 11/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 26 points (37/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 15
Battery 12
Design 65
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 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $662 vs $799

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 26 points higher (37/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 12/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (65/100 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: The Huawei Mate 20 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 Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 736755
Geekbench Single 928
Geekbench Multi 2875
Display 6.5" LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2244x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 22W 80W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 9 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 188 g 228 g
Price $799 $662
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • 6.5" LCD
  • Resolution: 2244x1080
  • 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
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 20
$799
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $137. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $137.

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 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (51/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (54/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (65/100 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 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 26 points (37/100 vs 11/100).

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

The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

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

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 15/100).

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

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