Nokia 8 vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $699 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 7/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 30 points (37/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 1
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 62
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $662 vs $699

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 1/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 30 points higher (37/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 0/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 438016
Geekbench Single 427
Geekbench Multi 1500
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 160 g 228 g
Price $699 $662
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
1
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $37. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $37.

Detailed category analysis
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 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 1/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (54/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Nokia 8 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 30 points (37/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.