Nubia Z50S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; estimated prices are $662 and $929. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 6/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $662 vs $929
- Better camera (51/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 2/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 31 points higher (37/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 2/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (64/100 vs 46/100). 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 Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (51/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (54/100 vs 2/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (64/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 162.5×74.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $662 | $929 |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Price difference: $267. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $267.
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 Note 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (51/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (54/100 vs 2/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (56/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (64/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 by 31 points (37/100 vs 6/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 — 6/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.