Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 12

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $662 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads — 62/100 vs 37/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 12 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 228g).

The Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 25 points (62/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Vivo iQOO 12
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 61
Design 35
Value for money 72
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 37/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 212g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $550 vs $662

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (72/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Vivo iQOO 12 scores 25 points higher (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 leads (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (35/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 12: The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo iQOO 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2333285
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm
Weight 228 g 212 g
Price $662 $550
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo iQOO 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 12
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo iQOO 12
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo iQOO 12
$550

Price difference: $112. Vivo iQOO 12 is cheaper by $112.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (45/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (74/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (35/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12?

The Vivo iQOO 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 25 points (62/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 12?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12?

The Vivo iQOO 12 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 12?

The Vivo iQOO 12 leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 12?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for everyday use.