Side-by-side technical data
Nothing Phone (2) vs ZTE nubia Z50
Comparison between Nothing Phone (2) and ZTE nubia Z50: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE nubia Z50, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Phone (2) | nubia Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| Battery & charging | 7.2 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (2), if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,600 nits
- against 1,000 nits
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 8,000,000 :1
- against 3,000,000 :1
ZTE nubia Z50, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,700 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,749,844
- against 1,410,094
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2) | nubia Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,410,094 | 1,749,844 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,360 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 4,500 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 core, four 2.8 GHz performance cores, and three 2.0 GHz efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2) | nubia Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Grey, Black | Black, Silver, Green, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Body Height | 162.1 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 201.2 g | 199 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.2 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Faux Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (2) | nubia Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Phone (2) | nubia Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,600 nits Best value | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz | 360 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 Best value | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3, 1920Hz PWM | AMOLED, HDR10+, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (2) | nubia Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (2) | nubia Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Phone (2) | nubia Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (2) | nubia Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (2) | nubia Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (2) | nubia Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A065 | NX711J |
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