Nubia Z50S Pro vs Realme V21

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 10/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Realme V21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme V21 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Realme V21, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 27 points higher (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Realme V21 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (50/100 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 V21: The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Realme V21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" TFT
Resolution 1260x2800 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Realme V21
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme V21
  • 6.6" TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Realme V21
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Realme V21
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (51/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Realme V21 (54/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme V21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (50/100 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 V21?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Realme V21?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Realme V21?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Realme V21?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.