Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo Y500 Pro

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; estimated prices are $662 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 43/100 vs 37/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 228g).

The Vivo Y500 Pro edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Vivo Y500 Pro
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 67
Design 51
Value for money 95
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $220 vs $662

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 6 points higher (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (95/100 vs 64/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500 Pro: The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo Y500 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 956756
Geekbench Single 1061
Geekbench Multi 3185
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 228 g 199 g
Price $662 $220
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo Y500 Pro
$220

Price difference: $442. Vivo Y500 Pro is cheaper by $442.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (51/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (95/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 43/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.