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).
Huawei P20 Pro
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Lighter: 180g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 15/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Huawei P20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei P20 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $237. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $237.
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).
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.