Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo S1 Prime

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo S1 Prime (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 16/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo S1 Prime doesn't; the Vivo S1 Prime is noticeably lighter (190g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime by 21 points (37/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Vivo S1 Prime
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 24
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo S1 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo S1 Prime, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 21 points higher (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S1 Prime 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 S1 Prime: The Vivo S1 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo S1 Prime
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 159.3×75.2×8.7 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 S1 Prime
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S1 Prime
  • 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 S1 Prime
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo S1 Prime
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (51/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (54/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S1 Prime 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 S1 Prime?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime by 21 points (37/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo S1 Prime — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S1 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.