Nubia Z50S Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 34/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.9mm).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
- Better camera (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 49/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 3 points higher (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 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).
| Specification | Nubia Z50S Pro | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 220 g | |
| Price | $662 | — |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 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).
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by just 3 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 RS?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.