Nubia Z50S Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 61/100 vs 51/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 35/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 228g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 10 points higher (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (76/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
Price unknowndisplay
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (55/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (58/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (76/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (55/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.