Nubia Z50S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M21
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy M21 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 20/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M21 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 M21 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M21 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M21, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 17 points higher (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 31/100). 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 M21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Samsung Galaxy M21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $662 | — |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M21
Price unknownperformance
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 M21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (51/100 vs 31/100).
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 M21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (65/100 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).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M21 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M21 is a better fit for everyday use.