Huawei nova 3i vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, 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 8/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 29 points (37/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 8
Battery 0
Design 88
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 3i better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3340 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 8/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 29 points higher (37/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 0/100). 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 3i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (51/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 3i: The Huawei nova 3i 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 3i Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Hisilicon Kirin 710 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 336905
Geekbench Single 362
Geekbench Multi 1222
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3340 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 10W 80W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 169 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3i
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 24MP
8
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3i
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3i
  • 3340 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 3i
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 3i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (51/100 vs 8/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (54/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (88/100 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 3i or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 29 points (37/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei nova 3i is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.