Nubia Z50S Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 228g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Z50S Pro

Performance —
Display 84
Camera 55
Battery 58
Portability 40
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?


  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 203g vs 228g

  • Better camera (100/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 18 Pro: The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu — 4888150
Geekbench Single — 4301
Geekbench Multi — 12490
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1120x2436
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 7000 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 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 228 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Nubia Z50S Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
55
camera

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Z50S Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Z50S Pro

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Z50S Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (87/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.