Nubia Z50S Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 15/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't; the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 205g vs 228g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 22 points higher (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (54/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $662 | — |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (51/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (54/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (43/100 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).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 22 points (37/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is a better fit for everyday use.