Redmi K60 Pro vs Nubia Z50: Which is better

Redmi K60 Pro vs Nubia Z50: The Redmi K60 Pro from Xiaomi and Nubia Z50 from ZTE/Nubia is one of the most affordable Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones. Both smartphones have a similar price tag but the Redmi K60 Pro has some features that are not available in the Nubia Z50.

The Redmi K60 Pro has wireless charging but the Nubia Z50 does not. There are lots of similarities and differences between both phones. So, in this Redmi K60 Pro vs Nubia Z50 specs comparison article, we’ll highlight the similarities and differences between these phones.

Redmi K60 Pro vs Nubia Z50

Specs	Redmi K60 Pro	Nubia Z50
Display	6.67-inches, 120Hz	6.67-inches, 144Hz
Display Features	OLED, HDR10+	AMOLED, HDR10+
RAM	up to 16GB	up to 16GB
Storage	up to 512GB	up to 1TB
MicroSD Card	NO	NO
Back Camera	50MP + 8MP + 2MP	64MP + 50MP
Front Camera	16MP	16MP
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Software	Android 13	Android 13
Battery	5,000mAh (120W)	5,000mAh (80W)
Water & DustProof	NO	NO

Redmi K60 Pro vs Nubia Z50: Display, Design, and Durability

The Nubia Z50 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED curved display that supports HDR10+ and 144Hz refresh rate while the Redmi K60 Pro has a 6.67-inch OLED display that supports HDR10+, 120Hz refresh rate, and Dolby Vision. The Redmi K60 Pro has a flat screen while the Nubia Z50 has a curved screen but both phones have the same punch hole on the screen.

On the rear, both smartphones also look different. The Nubia Z50 has a square rear camera module while the Redmi K60 Pro has a rectangular rear camera module. The pictures above best describe the difference in design between the Redmi K60 Pro and Nubia Z50.

As for durability, both smartphones are made of Glass fronts, glass back (Gorilla Glass), and aluminum frames and none is certified to be IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins). The display of both smartphones is protected by Gorilla Glass. The Nubia Z50 weighs about 197 grams or 199 grams (6.95 oz) which makes it lighter than the Redmi K60 Pro which weighs about 201 grams or 205 grams (7.09 oz).

The volume and power buttons are located on the right side of the frame on both phones. There are no microSD card slots and 3.5mm headphone jack ports on both phones. But both phones have stereo speakers, a microphone, and a USB Type-C port.

Redmi K60 Pro vs Nubia Z50: Camera

Camera	Redmi K60 Pro	Nubia Z50
Primary	50MP	64MP
Telephoto/Macro	2MP Macro	N/A
Ultra-wide	8MP	50MP
Front	16MP	16MP

The Redmi K60 Pro has a better main camera than the Nubia Z50 while the Nubia Z50 has a better ultra-wide camera than the Redmi K60 Pro. The 50-megapixel OIS main camera of the Redmi K60 Pro takes sharper photos than the 64-megapixel OIS camera of the Nubia Z50.

However, the Nubia Z50 has a 50-megapixel autofocus Ultra-wide camera which is better than the 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera of the Redmi K60 Pro. Both smartphones have the same 16-megapixel front cameras with similar camera features.

Redmi K60 Pro vs Nubia Z50: Chipset, Performance & Storage

The performance of the Nubia Z50 and Redmi K60 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and this means that the performance of both smartphones is very similar. Both smartphones have the same CPU cores and GPU. Even the ISP, AI engine, 5G MODEM, RAM and Storage technology, etc on both phones are the same. We already wrote about the full details of this chipset, you can read about it here.

The RAM and storage options available on both smartphones are different. The storage options available in the Nubia Z50 are 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 1TB storage. In comparison, the storage options available in the Redmi K60 Pro are 8GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB RAM + 512GB, and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage. None of these phones have space for storage expansion via a microSD card slot.

Redmi K60 Pro vs Nubia Z50: Software

The Nubia Z50 boots MyOS 13 based on Android 13 out of the box while the Redmi K60 Pro boots MIUI 14 based on Android 13 out of the box. Both smartphones will get up to three years of software updates. The UI, icons, settings, navigation, etc on both smartphones are different.

Redmi K60 Pro vs Nubia Z50: Battery & Charging Features

The Redmi K60 Pro and Nubia Z50 are powered by a 5,000mAh battery. The Nubia Z50 supports 80W wired while the Redmi K60 Pro supports 120W wired and 30W wireless fast charging. The Redmi K60 Pro and Nubia Z50 are available in green, white, and black colors.

Redmi K60 Pro vs Nubia Z50: Price

The starting price of the Nubia Z50 (8 + 128GB) is about $529 which is about $70 cheaper than the $599 price of the Redmi K60 Pro (8GB + 128GB). So, between the Nubia Z50 and Redmi K60 Pro which is best for you to buy? See the conclusion of this Redmi K60 Pro vs Nubia Z50 comparison below for the answer.

Buy Nubia Z50 and Redmi K60 Pro

Nubia Z50	Price
Buy on Giztop	$529.00

Redmi K60 Pro	Price
Buy on Giztop	$599.00

Redmi K60 Pro vs Nubia Z50: Conclusion

The Redmi K60 Pro is slightly better than the Nubia Z50 because of its faster-wired charging and wireless charging features. The Nubia Z50 is however cheaper and if wireless charging is not a big deal for you, then you should buy the Nubia Z50, save money, and enjoy the same performance and a smoother display.

Redmi K60 Pro vs Nubia Z50: PROS and CONS

The Nubia Z50 and Redmi K60 Pro have great performance
Both smartphones are powered by a 5,000mAh battery
The Nubia Z50 has a faster and smoother display than the Redmi K60 Pro
The Nubia Z50 is cheaper than the Redmi K60 Pro
The Redmi K60 Pro has wireless charging but the Nubia Z50 does not
Both smartphones have a good audio quality
Both phones are not certified to be water and dustproof
Both smartphones have 5G network connectivity
Both phones do not have a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack port