Huawei P50 vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $700 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 29/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4100); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Huawei P50 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Performance 11
Display 50
Camera 36
Battery 25
Design 73
Value for money 62
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Huawei P50 better?
  • Lighter: 181g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper: $662 vs $700

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 8 points higher (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). 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 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei P50 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Huawei P50 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).

Huawei P50: The Huawei P50 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 Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1224 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 2 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 181 g 228 g
Price $700 $662
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
36
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P50
$700
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $38. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $38.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (51/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (54/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (73/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Huawei P50 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).

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

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Huawei P50 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

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

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

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

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

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

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