Huawei nova 5T vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei nova 5T (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 16/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 5T is noticeably lighter (174g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T by 21 points (37/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5T
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 38
Battery 5
Design 82
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 5T better?
  • Lighter: 174g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (82/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3750 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 38/100)
  • 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 5T vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 21 points higher (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 38/100). 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 5T (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (54/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5T significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 5T: The Huawei nova 5T 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 5T Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 736755
Geekbench Single 928
Geekbench Multi 2875
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3750 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 5W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 174 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5T
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 32MP
38
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5T
  • 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 5T
  • 3750 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
5
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 5T
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 5T (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5T significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (82/100 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 5T or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T by 21 points (37/100 vs 16/100).

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

The Huawei nova 5T has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

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

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 38/100).

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

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