Nubia Z50S Pro vs Tecno Camon 16

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Tecno Camon 16 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 19/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 16 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 16 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 16 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Tecno Camon 16
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 16 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 207g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Tecno Camon 16, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 18 points higher (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (41/100 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.
Tecno Camon 16: The Tecno Camon 16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Tecno Camon 16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 MediaTek Helio G70
AnTuTu 317084
Geekbench Single 417
Geekbench Multi 1345
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 720x1640
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 10, HIOS 6.0
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 480 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 170.9×77.2×9.2 mm
Weight 228 g 207 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Tecno Camon 16
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Camon 16
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Tecno Camon 16
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Tecno Camon 16
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 Tecno Camon 16 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (54/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (41/100 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 Tecno Camon 16?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 16 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Tecno Camon 16?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Tecno Camon 16 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Tecno Camon 16?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Tecno Camon 16?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 16 is a better fit for everyday use.