Huawei nova 12s vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 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 34/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the Huawei nova 12s is noticeably lighter (168g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Huawei nova 12s by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12s
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 35
Design 90
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 12s better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 12s vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 3 points higher (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12s and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 12s: The Huawei nova 12s 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 12s Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 781542
Geekbench Single 1017
Geekbench Multi 2943
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1084x2412 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 60 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 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 168 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 60MP
41
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12s
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1084x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12s
  • 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 12s
Price unknown
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12s and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 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 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (90/100 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 12s or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Huawei nova 12s by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Huawei nova 12s has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12s or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 41/100).

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

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