Huawei P20 vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $649 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 9/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 28 points (37/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 0
Design 93
Value for money 65
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Huawei P20 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $649 vs $662

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 28 points higher (37/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 6/100). 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 P20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (51/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (93/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P20 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).

Huawei P20: The Huawei P20 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 Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 470805
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1617
Display 5.8" LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2240x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 22W 80W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 165 g 228 g
Price $649 $662
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
6
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20
  • 5.8" LCD
  • 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
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P20
$649
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $13. Huawei P20 is cheaper by $13.

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 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (51/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (54/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (93/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P20 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).

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

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 28 points (37/100 vs 9/100).

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

The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

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

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 6/100).

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

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