Huawei P30 vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei P30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $799 and $662. 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 3650); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 21 points (37/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 3
Design 93
Value for money 55
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Huawei P30 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3650 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $662 vs $799

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 3/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P30 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 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 3/100). 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 P30 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (54/100 vs 3/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (93/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei P30: The Huawei P30 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 P30 Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 736755
Geekbench Single 928
Geekbench Multi 2875
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3650 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 22W 80W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 9 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 165 g 228 g
Price $799 $662
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P30
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P30
  • 3650 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
3
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P30
$799
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $137. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $137.

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 P30 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (51/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (54/100 vs 3/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (93/100 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 P30 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 21 points (37/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P30 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 36/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P30 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei P30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.