Nubia Z50S Pro vs ZTE Blade A53

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the ZTE Blade A53 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A53 doesn't; the Nubia Z50S Pro is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 by 30 points (37/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
ZTE Blade A53
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A53 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the ZTE Blade A53, 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A53 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (50/100 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 Blade A53: The ZTE Blade A53 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro ZTE Blade A53
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 165.7×76.5×9.4 mm
Weight 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
ZTE Blade A53
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A53
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
ZTE Blade A53
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
ZTE Blade A53
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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 ZTE Blade A53 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (51/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 (54/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A53 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (50/100 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 Blade A53?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A53 by 30 points (37/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the ZTE Blade A53?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE Blade A53 — 7/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Blade A53?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the ZTE Blade A53?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A53 is a better fit for everyday use.