Nubia Z50S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A35
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A35 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $662 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 31/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A35 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better camera (51/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 37/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $399 vs $662
- Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A35, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 6 points higher (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 leads (82/100 vs 64/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy A35 (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (38/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 745265 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2800 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 161.7×78.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $662 | $399 |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $263. Samsung Galaxy A35 is cheaper by $263.
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 Samsung Galaxy A35 (51/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (54/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (38/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A35 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy A35 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A35 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.