Nubia Z50S Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads — 42/100 vs 37/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.5mm).

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 5 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 Black Shark 5 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 52
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4650 mAh

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 220g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro scores 5 points higher (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (18/100 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 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (25/100 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 Black Shark 5 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" OLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4650 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12, Joy UI 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 163.9×76.5×9.5 mm
Weight 228 g 220 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (18/100 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 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (25/100 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 Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro edges out the Nubia Z50S Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.