Nubia Z50S Pro vs ZTE Blade X1001

The Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, while the ZTE Blade X1001 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 12/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade X1001 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade X1001 doesn't.

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1001 by 25 points (37/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
ZTE Blade X1001
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1001 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh

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

Comparing the Nubia Z50S Pro vs the ZTE Blade X1001, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 25 points higher (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 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 ZTE Blade X1001 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1001 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade X1001 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 X1001: The ZTE Blade X1001 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z50S Pro ZTE Blade X1001
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 Unisoc T606
AnTuTu 330006
Geekbench Single 378
Geekbench Multi 1335
Display 6.8" AMOLED 10.1"
Resolution 1260x2800 800x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 5 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 2 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 13, MyOS 13 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm 238.4×148.4×8.0 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 X1001
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 2MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade X1001
  • 10.1"
  • Resolution: 800x1280
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
ZTE Blade X1001
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
ZTE Blade X1001
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 X1001 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1001 (51/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade X1001 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 X1001?

The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1001 by 25 points (37/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z50S Pro and the ZTE Blade X1001?

The Nubia Z50S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the ZTE Blade X1001 — 12/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z50S Pro or the ZTE Blade X1001?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z50S Pro over the ZTE Blade X1001?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade X1001 is a better fit for everyday use.