Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,842,269); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1842269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Lighter: 200g vs 228g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1499 |
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 52.1% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (97/100 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (86/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Nubia Z50 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.