Nubia Z50S Pro vs Redmi Note 12 (China)

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 29/100 (a 8-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 Redmi Note 12 (China) doesn't; the Redmi Note 12 (China) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Redmi Note 12 (China) by just 8 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
Redmi Note 12 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 23
Battery 39
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 (China) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Redmi Note 12 (China), the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 8 points higher (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Redmi Note 12 (China) (51/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (65/100 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.
Redmi Note 12 (China): The Redmi Note 12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Redmi Note 12 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
AnTuTu 521686
Geekbench Single 852
Geekbench Multi 2048
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 48 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 / 256GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm
Weight 228 g 188 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Redmi Note 12 (China)
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 12 (China)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Redmi Note 12 (China)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Redmi Note 12 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Redmi Note 12 (China) (51/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (54/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (65/100 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 Redmi Note 12 (China)?

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Redmi Note 12 (China) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Redmi Note 12 (China)?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Redmi Note 12 (China) — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 23/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Redmi Note 12 (China)?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.