Nubia Z50S Pro Review: Unmatched Camera Performance, Powerful Specs, and Sleek Design

In a market saturated with similar smartphone designs, the Nubia Z50S Pro stands out with its unique exterior featuring a bold introduction of small cowhide glass craftsmanship and a splicing design. This not only adds a touch of personality but also enhances the tactile experience. The back cover, which uses the small cowhide glass craftsmanship, offers a texture that combines the feel of leather and the quality of glass while resisting fingerprint smudges. The device features a flat screen, which is relatively rare in recent years, and its carefully polished edges provide a comfortable grip. The rear camera module follows a circular triple-camera arrangement, giving it a premium look. The camera module design is inspired by classic professional cameras, and the main camera is positioned in the center, forming a triangle with the other two cameras. The flash is designed in a strip shape, located in the upper left corner of the camera module. All the buttons are on the right side of the device, including the power button and volume controls, with an additional physical function button at the top that can be slid up and down, serving as a quick camera launch or mute button. The top of the device features an infrared remote control and speaker grille, along with a noise-canceling microphone. Besides the charging port, the bottom of the device houses the SIM card slot and another speaker grille.

As for the specifications, the Nubia Z50S Pro boasts an upgraded imaging system with a new 35mm custom large-aperture lens and a new sensor, resulting in a 56% increase in sensitivity and a 34% increase in light intake compared to the previous generation. In simple terms, this new 35mm main camera surpasses even a 1-inch large sensor in terms of light intake. In addition to the camera improvements, the device features the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which is built using a 4nm manufacturing process and offers enhanced performance. The device sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K resolution flexible retina display with a high pixel density of 452PPI and a peak brightness of 1200nit, supporting global DC dimming. The device also includes a 1600-megapixel front camera and a 5100mAh large battery with 80W wired fast charging, ensuring extended usage without battery anxiety. Despite the increased battery capacity and a glass body, the Nubia Z50S Pro manages to keep its weight at 228g, making it even lighter and slimmer than the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

In terms of user experience, performance and camera capabilities are the two most noticeable aspects. The Nubia Z50S Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, achieving an impressive Antutu benchmark score of over 1.62 million. To ensure sustained performance, it features a large-area biomimetic VC for improved heat dissipation, along with various heat-dissipation materials. Testing the device's frame rate in the game "Genshin Impact," it maintained an average frame rate of 59.2fps in high-quality mode, demonstrating stable performance. The device also exhibited excellent heat control, with lower temperatures compared to other Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones. In less demanding games like "Arena of Valor" and "PUBG," the frame rates were even more stable, highlighting the device's exceptional performance and heat management.

Regarding photography, the new 35mm custom large-aperture lens module with 50MP resolution and f/1.59 aperture, optical image stabilization (OIS), and full-pixel autofocus delivers impressive image quality across various scenarios.

The higher pixel density and reduced chromatic aberration result in noticeable image improvements. Sample photos demonstrate natural background blur and minimal purple fringing in backlit situations.

The Nubia Z50S Pro's imaging capabilities remain excellent in low-light conditions. The upgraded Night Elf algorithm 2.0 significantly enhances nighttime image quality, and long-range night shooting capabilities have also improved by 30%. Additionally, the 35mm lens visibly enhances image sharpness, as demonstrated by test photos taken at different focal lengths (35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 170mm).

In terms of the operating system, the Nubia Z50S Pro comes with MyOS 13, known for its lightweight, clean interface and lack of ads. The system offers enhanced performance tuning, and the absence of ads makes for a user-friendly experience. MyOS 13 also introduces some design improvements, such as rounded icons and youthful color schemes. Furthermore, it supports charge separation, allowing users to power the device without charging it fully, a convenient feature for resource-intensive tasks. The device's 5100mAh battery, combined with 80W fast charging, ensures that users won't have to worry about battery life.

In summary, the Nubia Z50S Pro impresses with its new 35mm lens, which outperforms even 1-inch large sensors, particularly in terms of detail. Its performance tuning and heat management are outstanding, and the device offers extended battery life – all factors that cater to the needs of consumers.