Nubia Z50S Pro vs Vivo Z3i

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Vivo Z3i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 9/100 (a 28-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 Z3i doesn't; the Vivo Z3i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 28 points (37/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Vivo Z3i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 8
Battery 0
Design 95
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3315 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 8/100)
  • 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 Z3i better?
  • Lighter: 164g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Vivo Z3i, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 28 points higher (37/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 8/100). 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 Z3i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (51/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (95/100 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 Z3i: The Vivo Z3i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Vivo Z3i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 232802
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 3315 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 24 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 156.0×75.6×8.1 mm
Weight 228 g 164 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Vivo Z3i
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 24MP
8
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Z3i
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo Z3i
  • 3315 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Vivo Z3i
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 Z3i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (51/100 vs 8/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (54/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (95/100 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 Z3i?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 28 points (37/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Vivo Z3i?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo Z3i — 9/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Vivo Z3i?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Vivo Z3i?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Z3i is a better fit for everyday use.