Nubia Z50S Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 22/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't; the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (209g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better camera (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 15 points higher (37/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (38/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 10.0; MIUI 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $662 | — |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Price unknownperformance
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 Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (38/100 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).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.