Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo Y97

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo Y97 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 8/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y97 doesn't; the Vivo Y97 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 by 29 points (37/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Vivo Y97
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 0
Design 97
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3315 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 5/100)
  • 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 Y97 better?
  • Lighter: 162g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo Y97, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 29 points higher (37/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 5/100). 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 Y97 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (51/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y97 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (97/100 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 Y97: The Vivo Y97 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo Y97
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 232802
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" S-IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 3315 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 155.9×75.6×8.1 mm
Weight 228 g 162 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo Y97
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 16MP
5
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y97
  • 6.3" S-IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo Y97
  • 3315 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo Y97
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 Y97 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (51/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (54/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y97 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (97/100 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 Y97?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 by 29 points (37/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo Y97?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo Y97 — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo Y97?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo Y97?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y97 is a better fit for everyday use.