Nubia Z50S Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 7/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3000); the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 228g).
Nubia Z50S Pro
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 30 points higher (37/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 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 Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MyOS 13 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 150 g | |
| Price | $662 | — |
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (51/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (54/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 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 Play?
The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 30 points (37/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.