Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
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ZTE nubia Z50S Pro
#404Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
ZTE nubia Z50S Pro
Performance
91.596.9
Camera
99.288.2
Display
98.293.2
Battery
96.636.1
Build
82.477.3
Connectivity
89.288.3
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
91.978.8
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL features a premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both front and back, while the ZTE nubia Z50S Pro uses a silicone polymer back, giving it a different tactile feel.
- Both devices have a 6.8-inch display, but the Pixel's LTPO OLED offers higher peak brightness and HDR support compared to the nubia's AMOLED display.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G4, while the nubia utilizes the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, with the latter offering slightly higher clock speeds.
- Camera capabilities are strong on both, with the Pixel excelling in ultrawide and periscope telephoto shots, while the nubia provides a versatile standard and ultrawide setup.
- The Pixel's battery capacity is slightly larger at 5060mAh, but the nubia supports faster charging at 80W.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs Android 14 with extensive upgrade support, whereas the nubia operates on Android 13 with no planned updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
ZTE nubia Z50S Pro
General
Release Date
2024, August 13
2023, July 20
Announced
2024, August 13
2023, July 20
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.8"
6.8"
Type
LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~486 ppi density)
1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~452 ppi density)
PPI
1344
1260
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Adreno 740 (719 MHz)
Memory
128GB 16GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF,
50 MP, f/1.6, 35mm (standard), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", PDAF, OIS, optical zoom50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 125˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
16 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
8K@30fps (via cloud-based upscaling), 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p, gyro-EIS, 10-bit
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5060 mAh
5100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5060 mAh
Li-Po 5100 mAh
Charging Details
37W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 70% in 30 min23W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Reverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
80W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
163.9 x 76.3 x 8.3 mm (6.45 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
221 g
228 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front, silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame
Colors
Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
Black, Khaki, Silver/White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (market/region dependent), Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 13, MyOS 13, no planned android upgrades
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass