Nubia Z50 vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Nubia Z50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50 leads — 50/100 vs 37/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z50 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 57
Battery 51
Design 53
Value for money 55
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Nubia Z50 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 197g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50 scores 13 points higher (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Nubia Z50 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z50: The Nubia Z50 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 Z50 Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1754213
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.5 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 197 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
57
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50
Price unknown
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (30/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Nubia Z50 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (53/100 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 Z50 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50 leads on camera score (57/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50 leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.