Nubia Z50S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $662 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 19/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (51/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $135 vs $662
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 18 points higher (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (60/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $662 | $135 |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $527. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $527.
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 Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (51/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (60/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.