Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, 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 Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 49/100 vs 37/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5100); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 228g).

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 12
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 48
Design 56
Value for money 79
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5100 mAh
  • Lighter: 195g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $662

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 12 points higher (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1405881
Geekbench Single 1237
Geekbench Multi 3281
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 195 g 228 g
Price $449 $662
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $213. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is cheaper by $213.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (74/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (56/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.