Nubia Z50 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Nubia Z50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 73/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,842,269); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Nubia Z50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1842269
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 228g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 17 points higher (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Nubia Z50 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1842269 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Nubia Z50 Ultra by 63.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Nubia Z50 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (81/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nubia Z50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.