Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo S17 Pro

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo S17 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S17 Pro 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 Vivo S17 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 228g).

The Vivo S17 Pro edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Vivo S17 Pro
Performance 10
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 41
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4600 mAh

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo S17 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (10/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo S17 Pro, the Vivo S17 Pro scores 2 points higher (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S17 Pro leads (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S17 Pro is a bit better (10/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (65/100 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 S17 Pro: The Vivo S17 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo S17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 8200
AnTuTu 1221748
Geekbench Single 1230
Geekbench Multi 3297
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm
Weight 228 g 188 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo S17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S17 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo S17 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo S17 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S17 Pro is a bit better (10/100 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 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (65/100 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 S17 Pro?

The Vivo S17 Pro 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 S17 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo S17 Pro — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo S17 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo S17 Pro?

The Vivo S17 Pro leads on performance (10/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo S17 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S17 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.