Nubia Z50S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads — 48/100 vs 37/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.3mm).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 228g vs 236g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (15/100 vs 5/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special scores 11 points higher (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (15/100 vs 5/100). 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 Z Fold Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 4 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 236 g | |
| Price | $662 | — |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 4MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (45/100 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (54/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (15/100 vs 5/100).
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 Z Fold Special?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for everyday use.