Nubia Z50S Pro vs Xiaomi A1

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 11/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi A1 doesn't; the Xiaomi A1 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 by 26 points (37/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Xiaomi A1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi A1 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 228g

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Xiaomi A1, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 26 points higher (37/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi A1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (60/100 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 A1: The Xiaomi A1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Xiaomi A1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 155362
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 486
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1260x2800 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12, MIUI 12
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 164.9×76.5×9.1 mm
Weight 228 g 192 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Xiaomi A1
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi A1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Xiaomi A1
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Xiaomi A1
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 Xiaomi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (51/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (54/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi A1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (60/100 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 A1?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 by 26 points (37/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi A1?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi A1 — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi A1?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Xiaomi A1?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi A1 is a better fit for everyday use.