Huawei Pura 80 Pro vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Huawei Pura 80 Pro (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $885 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro leads — 47/100 vs 37/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5170 mAh vs 5100).

The Huawei Pura 80 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
Performance 15
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 75
Design 7
Value for money 49
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5170 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (15/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Lighter: 228g vs 234g
  • Cheaper: $662 vs $885

  • Better design/ergonomics (15/100 vs 7/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Pro vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro scores 10 points higher (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (15/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro (64/100 vs 49/100).

Huawei Pura 80 Pro: The Huawei Pura 80 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 80 Pro Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1383793
Geekbench Single 1267
Geekbench Multi 4482
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2848x1276 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5170 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 5.1 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×76.1×8.3 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 234 g 228 g
Price $885 $662
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
63
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2848x1276
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
  • 5170 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
75
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
$885
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $223. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $223.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (15/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (75/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (15/100 vs 7/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro (64/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei Pura 80 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei Pura 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei Pura 80 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei Pura 80 Pro leads on performance (15/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Pro over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Huawei Pura 80 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.