Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo S16
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S16 leads — 39/100 vs 37/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Vivo S16
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better camera (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 228g
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo S16, the Vivo S16 scores 2 points higher (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (8/100 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 S16 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (72/100 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 S16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 182 g | |
| Price | $662 | — |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S16
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (8/100 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 S16 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (54/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (72/100 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 S16?
The Vivo S16 edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo S16?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo S16 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo S16?
The Vivo S16 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo S16?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S16 is a better fit for everyday use.