Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo S50

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; estimated prices are $662 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 leads — 55/100 vs 37/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 228g).

The Vivo S50 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Vivo S50
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 65
Design 55
Value for money 83
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?

  • Overall rating 37/100
What makes Vivo S50 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 196g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $390 vs $662

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (83/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo S50, the Vivo S50 scores 18 points higher (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 leads (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (55/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S50: The Vivo S50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo S50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1801694
Geekbench Single 1930
Geekbench Multi 4817
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1260x2750
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 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm
Weight 228 g 196 g
Price $662 $390
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo S50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S50
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo S50
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo S50
$390

Price difference: $272. Vivo S50 is cheaper by $272.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (55/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo S50?

The Vivo S50 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z50S Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo S50?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo S50 — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo S50?

The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (62/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo S50?

The Vivo S50 leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo S50?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.