Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo V21e

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 21/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo V21e — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Vivo V21e
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 50
Battery 15
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo V21e better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo V21e, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 16 points higher (37/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 15/100). 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 V21e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo V21e are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (54/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (86/100 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 V21e: The Vivo V21e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo V21e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 430 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm
Weight 228 g 171 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo V21e
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo V21e
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo V21e
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
15
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo V21e
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 V21e (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo V21e are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (54/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (86/100 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 V21e?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo V21e — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo V21e?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo V21e — 21/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo V21e?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V21e is a better fit for everyday use.