Nubia Z50S Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (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 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Nubia Z50S Pro is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.4mm).

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 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 Mix Alpha
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 48
Battery 18
Design 0
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Lighter: 228g vs 241g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (15/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 19 points higher (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha 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 Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (54/100 vs 18/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (15/100 vs 0/100). 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 Mi Mix Alpha: The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.8" AMOLED 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 2088x2250
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4050 mAh
Charging 80W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 20 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm
Weight 228 g 241 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: —
48
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
  • 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2088x2250
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
  • 4050 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
18
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha 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 Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (54/100 vs 18/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (15/100 vs 0/100).

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 Mi Mix Alpha?

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

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a better fit for everyday use.