Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo S20

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo S20 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S20 leads — 39/100 vs 37/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S20 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo S20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 228g).

The Vivo S20 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 S20
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 65
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo S20 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo S20, the Vivo S20 scores 2 points higher (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S20 leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S20 is a bit better (5/100 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S20 is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (67/100 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 S20: The Vivo S20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo S20
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1025251
Geekbench Single 1131
Geekbench Multi 2967
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 15, OriginOS 5
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 160.4×74.2×7.2 mm
Weight 228 g 186 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo S20
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S20
  • 6.7" 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 S20
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo S20
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S20 is a bit better (5/100 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 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S20 is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (67/100 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 S20?

The Vivo S20 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 S20?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo S20 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo S20?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo S20?

The Vivo S20 leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo S20?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S20 is a better fit for everyday use.