Nubia Z50S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy F12

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy F12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 23/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy F12 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F12 doesn't; the Nubia Z50S Pro is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.7mm).

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy F12 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Samsung Galaxy F12
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 25
Battery 45
Design 23
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy F12 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Lighter: 221g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (23/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy F12, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 14 points higher (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 25/100). 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 F12 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (51/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 is a bit better (23/100 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 F12: The Samsung Galaxy F12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Samsung Galaxy F12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Exynos 850
AnTuTu 234339
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 836
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" PLS IPS
Resolution 1260x2800 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 5 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 11, One UI 3.1
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm
Weight 228 g 221 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Samsung Galaxy F12
  • Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
25
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy F12
  • 6.5" PLS IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Samsung Galaxy F12
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Samsung Galaxy F12
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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 F12 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (51/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy F12 is a bit better (23/100 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 F12?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy F12 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy F12?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy F12 — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy F12?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy F12?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy F12 is a better fit for everyday use.