Nubia Z50S Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $662 and $964. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 47/100 vs 37/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 228g).

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 42
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 41
Design 60
Value for money 43
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $662 vs $964

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (42/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 10 points higher (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (42/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 VI (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (60/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (64/100 vs 43/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2096581
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 228 g 192 g
Price $662 $964
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Sony Xperia 1 VI
$964

Price difference: $302. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $302.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (42/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 VI (51/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (60/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (64/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (42/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for everyday use.