Nubia Z50S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100; estimated prices are $662 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 24/100 (a 13-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 S21 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper: $662 vs $799
- Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 169g vs 228g
- Higher performance (10/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S21, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 13 points higher (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 leads (10/100 vs 0/100). 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 "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is a bit better (10/100 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 S21 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (88/100 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 S21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1074811 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3555 | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 228 g | 169 g | |
| Price | $662 | $799 |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S21
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S21
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $137. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $137.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is a bit better (10/100 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 S21 (51/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 (54/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (88/100 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 S21?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S21 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 leads on performance (10/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S21?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S21 is a better fit for everyday use.