Huawei Mate X5 vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 36/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5060); the Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably lighter (228g vs 243g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Huawei Mate X5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 58
Design 0
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 X5 better?

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5060 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 228g vs 243g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (15/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 1 points higher (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Mate X5: The Huawei Mate X5 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 X5 Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Kirin 9000S Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1062256
Geekbench Single 1325
Geekbench Multi 4118
Display 7.8" Foldable OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2224x2496 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5060 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 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 243 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X5
  • 7.8" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 2224x2496
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X5
  • 5060 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
58
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate X5
Price unknown
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (51/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (15/100 vs 0/100).

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 X5 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Huawei Mate X5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei Mate X5 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.