Nubia Z50S Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $662 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 37/100 (a 22-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 VII is noticeably lighter (197g vs 228g).

The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 22 points (59/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 41
Design 53
Value for money 21
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 $1295

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 21/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
  • Lighter: 197g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 22 points higher (59/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 0/100). 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 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (68/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). 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 VII significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (64/100 vs 21/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VII: The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Sony Xperia 1 VII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2994112
Geekbench Single 3094
Geekbench Multi 9293
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1260x2800 2340x1080
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 48 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 228 g 197 g
Price $662 $1295
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Sony Xperia 1 VII
$1295

Price difference: $633. Nubia Z50S Pro is cheaper by $633.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (68/100 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

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 VII significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (53/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (64/100 vs 21/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 22 points (59/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.