Nubia Z50S Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; estimated prices are $662 and $400. 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 9T Pro is noticeably lighter (191g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 13
Design 61
Value for money 82
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $662

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, 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 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro 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 Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (54/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (61/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).

Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 835186
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W 27W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 228 g 191 g
Price $662 $400
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400

Price difference: $262. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is cheaper by $262.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro 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 Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (51/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (54/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (61/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 36/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.