Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) leads — 56/100 vs 37/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 228g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 65
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China), the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) scores 19 points higher (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) 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 Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (62/100 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 Neo9 Pro (China): The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9300
AnTuTu 2415558
Geekbench Single 2142
Geekbench Multi 7125
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 14, OriginOS 4
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1400 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm
Weight 228 g 190 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) 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 Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (62/100 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 Neo9 Pro (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) — 56/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China)?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (China) is a better fit for everyday use.