Nubia Z50S Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 34/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by just 3 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
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 42
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 3 points higher (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (86/100 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.
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE: The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 840330
Geekbench Single 1039
Geekbench Multi 2885
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 20 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 228 g 171 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 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 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (54/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (86/100 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 Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is a better fit for everyday use.