Huawei nova 13i vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei nova 13i (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 26/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 13i is noticeably lighter (199g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 13i — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13i
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 35
Battery 41
Design 51
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 13i better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 13i vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 11 points higher (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 41/100). 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 13i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 13i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 13i: The Huawei nova 13i 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 13i Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 1TB
OS EMUI 14.2, no Google Play Services Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 8MP
35
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13i
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • 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 13i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 13i
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 13i (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (51/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 13i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (51/100 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 13i or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 13i — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13i and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei nova 13i has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13i or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 13i over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei nova 13i is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.