Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo iQOO 9 Global

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global leads — 38/100 vs 37/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4350); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 9 Global is noticeably lighter (200g vs 228g).

The Vivo iQOO 9 Global edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 1 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
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
Performance 15
Display 100
Camera 36
Battery 46
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4350 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 Global better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 200g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (15/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 9 Global, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global scores 1 points higher (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (50/100 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.
Vivo iQOO 9 Global: The Vivo iQOO 9 Global is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo iQOO 9 Global
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G
AnTuTu 1208784
Geekbench Single 1605
Geekbench Multi 3996
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4350 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 159.1×75.1×8.0 mm
Weight 228 g 200 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
  • 4350 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (15/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (51/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (50/100 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 Vivo iQOO 9 Global?

The Vivo iQOO 9 Global edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?

The Vivo iQOO 9 Global leads on performance (15/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 9 Global is a better fit for everyday use.