Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo X500
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 228g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 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 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (87/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (84/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.