Huawei nova 5 Pro vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei nova 5 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 15/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro by 22 points (37/100 vs 15/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 5
Design 86
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 5 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 5 Pro vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 22 points higher (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 5/100). 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 5 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (54/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 5 Pro: The Huawei nova 5 Pro 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 5 Pro Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 736755
Geekbench Single 928
Geekbench Multi 2875
Display 6.4" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 171 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
32
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5 Pro
  • 6.4" OLED
  • 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 5 Pro
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
5
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 5 Pro
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 5 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (51/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (54/100 vs 5/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (86/100 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 5 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro by 22 points (37/100 vs 15/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei nova 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 Pro over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei nova 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.