Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9s
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z9s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 33/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9s has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better camera (51/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 49/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5100 mAh
- Lighter: 180g vs 228g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9s, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 4 points higher (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (2/100 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 Z9s (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $662 | — |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (2/100 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 Z9s (51/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (75/100 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).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9s by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9s — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9s is a better fit for everyday use.