Nubia Z50 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Nubia Z50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50 leads — 50/100 vs 31/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.

The Nubia Z50 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 57
Battery 51
Design 53
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50 better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 197g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Nubia Z50 scores 19 points higher (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50 leads (57/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (57/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Z50: The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50 Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 1754213
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2408
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 162.9×72.9×8.5 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 197 g 203 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
57
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (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 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (57/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Z50 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Z50 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Z50 leads on camera score (57/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z50 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.