Nubia Z50S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A51
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611; estimated prices are $662 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 18/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A51 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $399 vs $662
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A51, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 19 points higher (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 leads (82/100 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 A51 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 158.5×73.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 172 g | |
| Price | $662 | $399 |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $263. Samsung Galaxy A51 is cheaper by $263.
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 A51 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (51/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (54/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (85/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A51 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy A51 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A51 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.