Nubia Z50S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $662 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 37/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $662 vs $799
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 162g vs 228g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 17 points higher (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (97/100 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 S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 162 g | |
| Price | $662 | $799 |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Price difference: $137. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $137.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (64/100 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (54/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (97/100 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 S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.