Huawei Mate 30 vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei Mate 30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $800 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 30 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 by 20 points (37/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 33
Battery 26
Design 55
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 30 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 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 $800

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 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 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 26/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (54/100 vs 26/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (55/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Mate 30: The Huawei Mate 30 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 Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 990 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 460000
Geekbench Single 780
Geekbench Multi 3200
Display 6.6" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Wireless charging 27W 0W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 160.8×76.1×8.4 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 196 g 228 g
Price $800 $662
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30
  • Main: 40MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
33
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 30
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • 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 30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 27W
26
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 30
$800
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $138. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $138.

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 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (51/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (54/100 vs 26/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (55/100 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 30 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 by 20 points (37/100 vs 17/100).

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

The Huawei Mate 30 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

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

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 33/100).

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

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