Nubia Z50 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Z50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 69/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,757,044); the Nubia Z50 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Z50 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 235g
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (55/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×72.9×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z50 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nubia Z50 by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z50
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50 (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (100/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 (92/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (55/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50 by 23 points (92/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z50 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z50 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.