Nubia Z50S Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
- Lighter: 228g vs 235g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z50S Pro
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (92/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.