Nubia Z50S Pro vs Realme 9 5G Speed

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 30/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't; the Realme 9 5G Speed is noticeably lighter (199g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Realme 9 5G Speed by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Realme 9 5G Speed
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 26
Battery 39
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme 9 5G Speed better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Realme 9 5G Speed, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 7 points higher (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme 9 5G Speed: The Realme 9 5G Speed is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Realme 9 5G Speed
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
AnTuTu 781542
Geekbench Single 1017
Geekbench Multi 2943
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 228 g 199 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Realme 9 5G Speed
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme 9 5G Speed
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Realme 9 5G Speed
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Realme 9 5G Speed
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (51/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (54/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (51/100 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 Z50S Pro or the Realme 9 5G Speed?

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Realme 9 5G Speed by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Realme 9 5G Speed?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Realme 9 5G Speed — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Realme 9 5G Speed?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Realme 9 5G Speed?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 5G Speed is a better fit for everyday use.