Huawei P20 Pro vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei P20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $899 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 14/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P20 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 23 points (37/100 vs 14/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 27
Battery 12
Design 75
Value for money 48
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Huawei P20 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $662 vs $899

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 23 points higher (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (64/100 vs 48/100). 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 P20 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (64/100 vs 48/100).

Huawei P20 Pro: The Huawei P20 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 P20 Pro Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 470805
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1617
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2240x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 22W 80W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 180 g 228 g
Price $899 $662
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
27
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P20 Pro
$899
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $237. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $237.

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 P20 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (51/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (54/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (75/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (64/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 23 points (37/100 vs 14/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei P20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.