Huawei Mate 50 vs Nubia Z40S Pro

The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads — 69/100 vs 60/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z40S Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4460); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The Nubia Z40S Pro edges out the Huawei Mate 50 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Performance 71
Display 71
Camera 41
Battery 57
Portability 58
Value for money 32
Nubia Z40S Pro
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 64
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 202g vs 205g

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4460 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (63/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the Nubia Z40S Pro scores 9 points higher (69/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).

Huawei Mate 50: The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Z40S Pro: The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 50 Nubia Z40S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1425446 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688 4688
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1224 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4460 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 18GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 3 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm
Weight 202 g 205 g
Launch price $700
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
41
camera
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
71
display
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
  • 4460 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery
Nubia Z40S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
60/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Nubia Z40S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
69/100
1425446 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 50
$700
Nubia Z40S Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (89/100 vs 71/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (63/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro edges out the Huawei Mate 50 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Nubia Z40S Pro?

The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.