Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 228g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z50S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.