Motorola Moto S30 Pro vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro leads — 39/100 vs 37/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4400); the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 228g).

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
Performance 15
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 33
Design 85
Value for money 55
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Motorola Moto S30 Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 172g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (15/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 68W

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto S30 Pro vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro scores 2 points higher (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto S30 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 Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto S30 Pro: The Motorola Moto S30 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 Motorola Moto S30 Pro Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1208784
Geekbench Single 1605
Geekbench Multi 3996
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 68W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MYUI 4.0 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 158.5×71.2×7.5 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 172 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto S30 Pro
Price unknown
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto S30 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 Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto S30 Pro (54/100 vs 33/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto S30 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (85/100 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 Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto S30 Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto S30 Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro leads on performance (15/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto S30 Pro over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Motorola Moto S30 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.