Huawei P50 Pro vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $1199 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P50 Pro leads — 44/100 vs 37/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4360); the Huawei P50 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 228g).

The Huawei P50 Pro edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 41
Design 56
Value for money 27
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4360 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Cheaper: $662 vs $1199

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Huawei P50 Pro scores 7 points higher (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 Pro leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (64/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (64/100 vs 27/100).

Huawei P50 Pro: The Huawei P50 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 P50 Pro Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1141829
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.6" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1228 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4360 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 195 g 228 g
Price $1199 $662
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
75
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1228
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
  • 4360 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
41
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P50 Pro
$1199
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $537. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $537.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (75/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (56/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (64/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei P50 Pro edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei P50 Pro leads on camera score (75/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei P50 Pro leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pro over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.