Z50
A flat-screen Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship that undercut everyone.
The Nubia Z50 is a flagship Nubia smartphone released Dec 2022, with a launch price of $449. It pairs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with a 6.67" AMOLED 144 Hz display, a 64 MP · OIS main camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 80/100 — The flat-screen Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 bargain. Standout strengths: full snapdragon 8 gen 2 at $449 — undercut samsung/xiaomi by hundreds. and flat 144 hz panel + 80 w charging. Main trade-off: no ip rating.
The flat-screen Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 bargain.
Z50 dropped a full 8 Gen 2 into a flat 144 Hz body at $449 — a price that embarrassed the Galaxy S23 line and forced response from rivals. Camera tuning and software lagged the badge; for raw performance and screen quality per dollar it was one of 2022's sharpest deals.
Read the full review- Full Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 at $449 — undercut Samsung/Xiaomi by hundreds.
- Flat 144 Hz panel + 80 W charging.
- Unusual 35 mm-equivalent main camera.
- Up to 16 GB RAM, Wi-Fi 6E.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Z50 compares
| Z50 | iPhone 13 Pro Max | RedMagic 9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading |
| Display | 6.67" AMOLED 144 Hz | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP · OIS | 12 MP · f/1.5 | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,352 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Launch price | $449 | $1,099 | $649 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Z50 released?
The Z50 was released in Dec 2022.
How much does the Z50 cost?
The Z50 launched at $449 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Z50 screen size and type?
The Z50 has a 6.67" AMOLED 144 Hz display.
What chipset does the Z50 use?
The Z50 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Z50 have?
The Z50 ships with 12 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Z50 battery capacity?
The Z50 has a 5,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Z50 charge?
The Z50 supports 80 W wired charging.
What is the Z50 main camera?
The Z50 has a 64 MP · OIS main camera.
Does the Z50 have a headphone jack?
The Z50 does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Z50 get software updates?
The Z50 update policy: 2 OS + 3 yr security.
How much does the Z50 weigh?
The Z50 weighs 201 g.
What colours does the Z50 come in?
The Z50 is available in 3 colours: Snow Mountain Black, Cliffside, Mojito.
Is the Z50 worth buying?
Z50 dropped a full 8 Gen 2 into a flat 144 Hz body at $449 — a price that embarrassed the Galaxy S23 line and forced response from rivals. Camera tuning and software lagged the badge; for raw performance and screen quality per dollar it was one of 2022's sharpest deals. SpecEagle gives the Z50 an editorial score of 80/100.
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