Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $1099 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 26/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 30 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 46
Battery 33
Design 52
Value for money 34
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Huawei Mate 30 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper: $662 vs $1099

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 11 points higher (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (64/100 vs 34/100). 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 30 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (64/100 vs 34/100).

Huawei Mate 30 Pro: The Huawei Mate 30 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 30 Pro Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 990 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 460000
Geekbench Single 780
Geekbench Multi 3200
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1176 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Wireless charging 27W 0W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.1×73.1×8.8 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 198 g 228 g
Price $1099 $662
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
  • Main: 40MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1176
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 27W
33
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
$1099
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $437. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $437.

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 30 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (54/100 vs 33/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (52/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (64/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 30 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 Pro over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.