Nubia Z50S Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (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 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 228g).

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
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 47
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

The Nubia Z50S Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro received the same MobileRank rating — 37/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (51/100 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.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro ZTE Axon 40 pro
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 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 228 g 199 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 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
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro 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 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (51/100 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 ZTE Axon 40 pro?

Both devices scored 37/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ZTE Axon 40 pro.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for everyday use.