Nubia Z50S Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 37/100. Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.0mm).

Both devices scored the same rating of 37/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
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
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 42
Battery 52
Design 27
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4650 mAh

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 218g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

The Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 received the same MobileRank rating — 37/100. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (8/100 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 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (27/100 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: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4650 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12, Joy UI 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm
Weight 228 g 218 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
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • 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
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (8/100 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 42/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 is a bit better (27/100 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?

Both devices scored 37/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi Black Shark 5.

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

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

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

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

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

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