Nubia Z50S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $662 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 37/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Nubia Z50S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 228g vs 234g
- Cheaper: $662 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (15/100 vs 7/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 27/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 12 points higher (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (64/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (15/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (64/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1681378 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 234 g | |
| Price | $662 | $1199 |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $537. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $537.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (29/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (73/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (15/100 vs 7/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (64/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.