Nubia Red Magic Nova vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads — 52/100 vs 16/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic Nova has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 doesn't; the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 530g).

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 36 points (52/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 75
Design 0
Value for money 75
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic Nova better?
  • Bigger battery: 10100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?
  • Lighter: 207g vs 530g

  • Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Nubia Red Magic Nova scores 36 points higher (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic Nova: The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic Nova ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 2342433
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 10.9" IPS LCD 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1800x2880 1080x2408
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 10100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 530 g 207 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1800x2880
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic Nova
$499
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (45/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (29/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (75/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (41/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 36 points (52/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.