Motorola G96 vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 34/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola G96 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 228g).
Motorola G96
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 228g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 3 points higher (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola G96 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 794638 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 228 g | |
| Price | — | $662 |
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Motorola G96
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola G96 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola G96 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (77/100 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).
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Motorola G96 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.