Huawei nova 12 SE vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 29/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 12 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Huawei nova 12 SE by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 SE
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 48
Battery 35
Design 67
Value for money 55
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Huawei nova 12 SE better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 186g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 12 SE vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 8 points higher (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 35/100). 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 nova 12 SE (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Huawei nova 12 SE are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (67/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 12 SE: The Huawei nova 12 SE 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 nova 12 SE Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 1TB
OS EMUI 14, no Google Play Services Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 186 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 SE
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 SE
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 SE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 12 SE
Price unknown
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
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 nova 12 SE (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Huawei nova 12 SE are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (54/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (67/100 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 nova 12 SE or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Huawei nova 12 SE by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 SE and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei nova 12 SE has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 SE over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei nova 12 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.