Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo Y18e

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo Y18e (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 17/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18e doesn't; the Vivo Y18e is noticeably lighter (185g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e by 20 points (37/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Vivo Y18e
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y18e better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo Y18e, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 20 points higher (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 36/100). 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 Y18e (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y18e (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y18e significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (68/100 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 Y18e: The Vivo Y18e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo Y18e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 346495
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1364
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 15W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 528 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm
Weight 228 g 185 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo Y18e
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y18e
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo Y18e
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo Y18e
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 Y18e (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (51/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y18e (54/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y18e significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (68/100 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 Y18e?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e by 20 points (37/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo Y18e?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo Y18e — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo Y18e?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo Y18e?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y18e is a better fit for everyday use.