Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,842,269).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1842269
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Nubia Z50 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 228 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 61.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Nubia Z50 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.