Nokia 8.1 vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $449 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 8/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 228g).
Nokia 8.1
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Lighter: 180g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $662
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 64/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (51/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 29 points higher (37/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 leads (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (51/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | — | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $449 | $662 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $213. Nokia 8.1 is cheaper by $213.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (51/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (54/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (75/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 29 points (37/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.