Nubia Z50S Pro vs Tecno Camon 17 Pro

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 29/100 (a 8-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 17 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Tecno Camon 17 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 50
Battery 37
Design 48
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 17 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 201g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Tecno Camon 17 Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 8 points higher (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 37/100). 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 17 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (48/100 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 17 Pro: The Tecno Camon 17 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Tecno Camon 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 MediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 534895
Geekbench Single 673
Geekbench Multi 1881
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 48 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 500 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 168.9×77.0×9.0 mm
Weight 228 g 201 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 48MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
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 17 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (54/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (48/100 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 17 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Tecno Camon 17 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro — 29/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Tecno Camon 17 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 17 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.