Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo iQOO

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 10/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Vivo iQOO is noticeably lighter (180g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Vivo iQOO
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 18
Design 75
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 27 points higher (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (51/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (54/100 vs 18/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 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).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO: The Vivo iQOO is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo iQOO
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 824513
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 157.7×75.2×8.5 mm
Weight 228 g 180 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo iQOO
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 12MP
6
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo iQOO
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
18
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo iQOO
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (51/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (54/100 vs 18/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 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).

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

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO — 10/100.

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

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 6/100).

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

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