Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 1,842,269); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 40
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 1842269
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 5311
  • Lighter: 192g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Nubia Z50 Ultra scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).

Nubia Z50 Ultra: The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50 Ultra Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1842269 2096581
Geekbench Single 2004 2205
Geekbench Multi 5311 7192
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1116x2480 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 228 g 192 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100
1842269 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 +12.1%
2096581 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 12.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (86/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.