Nubia Z50S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 7/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 30 points (37/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 0
Design 85
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 30 points higher (37/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 0/100). 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 Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (51/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5: The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Exynos 850
AnTuTu 234339
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 836
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.3" PLS IPS
Resolution 1260x2800 720x1480
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 80W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 11, One UI 2.0
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm
Weight 228 g 172 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
  • 5.3" PLS IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1480
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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 Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (51/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (54/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (85/100 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).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 30 points (37/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 7/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is a better fit for everyday use.