Nubia Z50S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A90 5G

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 17/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is noticeably lighter (206g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 20 points (37/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 35
Battery 25
Design 42
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A90 5G better?
  • Lighter: 206g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 20 points higher (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (42/100 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.
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G: The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 824513
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 48 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 128GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 164.8×76.4×8.4 mm
Weight 228 g 206 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (51/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (54/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (42/100 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 Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 20 points (37/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a better fit for everyday use.