The products of the Chinese brand ZTE are not popular in the global market. After all, there are brands like Samsung, Apple, or Xiaomi. Nubia smartphones are associated with something low-quality and cheap by everyone. Only in China do they think differently. Because the focus there is on minimal price and functionality, not prestige and status. The new model, Nubia Z50, did not even make it into the TOP reviews of the best camera phones. And it’s a pity. Let this be on the conscience of bloggers who do not understand what a camera phone is.
In terms of shooting quality, the Nubia Z50 camera phone “outperforms” all Samsung and Xiaomi products. We are talking about optics and the sensor, which provide a great result without effects and artificial intelligence. This fact is interesting for bloggers who want to get the most realistic photograph.
Camera Phone Nubia Z50 – Cool Optics in Action
The main advantage of the smartphone is the combination of the Sony IMX787 chip with properly selected optics. Here, the pairing of a 64 MP sensor with a 35-millimeter lens with an F/1.6 aperture is perfectly implemented. No mistakes – it’s exactly 1.6. By the way, the iPhone 14 has an even better aperture of 1.5. This allows the sensor to receive more light passing through the lens. For photos, this means higher quality shots in poor lighting conditions (evening, night, indoors).
Compared to the iPhone 14, which has a focal length of 24 mm, the Nubia Z50 camera phone has a parameter of 35 mm. The smaller the value, the better the viewing angle. But, the larger the value, the better the quality of shooting distant objects.
In summary, regarding the Nubia Z50 camera phone:
- Perfect for indoor photography in any lighting or without it.
- Interesting for landscape photography or distant objects.
The manufacturer ZTE complemented the camera module with a macro shooting module. The Samsung S5KJN1 sensor does not have any outstanding capabilities, which is a pity. There is also a third module – a multi-channel spectral sensor. It is used for more accurate measurements of light, distance, and object size.
The front camera with an OmniVision OV16A1Q sensor with 16 MP also does not stand out in any special way. Portrait photos turn out excellent, but with distant objects, the quality is worse – low detail.
Technical Specifications of the Nubia Z50 Camera Phone
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4 nm, TDP 10 W |
| Processor | 1 Cortex-X3 core at 3200 MHz
3 Cortex-A510 cores at 2800 MHz 4 Cortex-A715 cores at 2800 MHz |
| Graphics | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 8, 12, 16 GB LPDDR5X, 4200 MHz |
| Storage | 128, 256, 512, 1024 GB, UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable Storage | No |
| Display | Amoled, 6.67”, 2400×1080, 144 Hz, up to 1000 nits, HDR10+ |
| Operating System | Android 13, MyOS 13 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, fast charging 80 W |
| Wireless Technologies | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 5G, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou |
| Cameras | Main 64 MP (f/1.6) + 16 MP Macro
Selfie – 16 MP |
| Protection | Fingerprint scanner, Face ID |
| Wired Interfaces | USB-C |
| Sensors | Proximity, light, compass, accelerometer |
| Price | $430-860 (depends on RAM and storage capacity) |
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Nubia Z50 Smartphone
The camera phone body is made of plastic, with all side frames being metal. To attract the buyer’s attention, several lines of this model have been developed:
- Glass finish – adds durability to the device. No standards are specified, but glass will definitely increase survivability when dropped from a height.
- Leather finish – designed for fans of “Vertu style”. Adds exclusivity and luxury.
And immediately the disadvantages are added to the above advantages. Glass and leather increase the thickness of the already “fat” body by a millimeter. By the way, this very thickness deters buyers in stores. A kind of coffin from the 2000s. For enthusiasts.
