Nubia Z50S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990; estimated prices are $662 and $999. 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 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 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 Note 20
Performance 4
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 23
Design 60
Value for money 41
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $662 vs $999

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, 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 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (54/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (60/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (64/100 vs 41/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20: The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Samsung Exynos 990
AnTuTu 913920
Geekbench Single 1222
Geekbench Multi 3060
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution 1260x2800 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 80W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 161.6×75.2×8.3 mm
Weight 228 g 192 g
Price $662 $999
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 10MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
23
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
$999

Price difference: $337. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $337.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (51/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (54/100 vs 23/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (60/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (64/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?

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

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is a better fit for everyday use.