Nubia Z50S Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 18/100 (a 19-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 Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (196g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 228g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 19 points higher (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (54/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (55/100 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 Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 157.2×74.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $662 | — |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (54/100 vs 17/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (55/100 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 Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.