Nubia Z50S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 (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 21/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S20 is noticeably lighter (163g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S20 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Samsung Galaxy S20
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 96
Value for money 41
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Cheaper: $662 vs $999

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20 better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S20, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 16 points higher (37/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (64/100 vs 41/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S20: The Samsung Galaxy S20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Samsung Galaxy S20
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Samsung Exynos 990
AnTuTu 888046
Geekbench Single 1222
Geekbench Multi 3060
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.2" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 228 g 163 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 S20
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy S20
  • 6.2" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Samsung Galaxy S20
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Samsung Galaxy S20
$999

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

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (51/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (54/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (96/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (64/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S20?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S20 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S20?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy S20 — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S20?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S20?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S20 is a better fit for everyday use.