Nubia Z20 vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 16/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 21 points (37/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 67
Value for money 55
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 21 points higher (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (54/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (67/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z20: The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z20 Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 186 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
32
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z20
Price unknown
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (51/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (54/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (67/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 21 points (37/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.