Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo Y81

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo Y81 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 7/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y81 doesn't; the Vivo Y81 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 by 30 points (37/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Vivo Y81
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3260 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y81 better?
  • Lighter: 146g vs 228g

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

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo Y81, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 30 points higher (37/100 vs 7/100). 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 0/100). 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 Y81 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y81 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 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 Y81: The Vivo Y81 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo Y81
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 156818
Geekbench Single 233
Geekbench Multi 723
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 720x1520
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 3260 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm
Weight 228 g 146 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo Y81
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y81
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo Y81
  • 3260 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo Y81
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 Y81 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (51/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (54/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y81 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 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 Y81?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 by 30 points (37/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo Y81?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo Y81 — 7/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo Y81?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo Y81?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y81 is a better fit for everyday use.