Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 61/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 228g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 29 points higher (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (63/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z50S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (87/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (81/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (63/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 29 points (90/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.