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).
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 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)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
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).
| 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 |
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $213. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is cheaper by $213.
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).
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.