Huawei Mate 50 vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $700 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 35/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4460); the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 228g).
Huawei Mate 50
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Lighter: 202g vs 228g
- Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 15/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $662 vs $700
- Better camera (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 2 points higher (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (47/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Huawei Mate 50 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $700 | $662 |
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $38. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $38.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (22/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (51/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (47/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Huawei Mate 50 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Huawei Mate 50 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.