Nubia Z50 unveiled: 144Hz screen, top-end hardware and $430 price

ZTE has introduced a new flagship smartphone Nubia Z50. He received a screen with a refresh rate of 144 Hz, a top-end processor from Qualcomm and the fastest memory. The manufacturer also draws attention to a noticeably improved camera compared to its predecessor and good autonomy.

Nubia Z50 received a 6.67-inch AMOLED display curved on the sides with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels, a color depth of 10 bits and a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz. Declared the ability to display 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and peak brightness at 1000 nits. Both sides of the smartphone are covered with glass, and the frame is made of metal. There is also a version with eco-leather back.

The new flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor is used as a hardware platform. It is paired with up to 16 GB of fast LPDDR5x RAM and a next-generation UFS 4.0 drive up to 1 TB. The smartphone runs Android 13 with an updated MyOS 13 shell. According to the manufacturer, the system speed has been increased by 30%, and there are no ads in the firmware itself.

Nubia Z50 main camera is represented by a 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 sensor, f/1.6 lens, 35mm equivalent focal length and optical image stabilization. Specifies the use of a 7-element lens with 16 layers of optical coating to reduce flare. The second camera with a 50-megapixel Samsung S5KJN1 sensor allows you to shoot ultra-wide angle shots with a viewing angle of 116 °, and the presence of autofocus allows you to take macro photos. The third module at the back is a multi-channel spectral sensor. The front camera built into the screen has a resolution of 16 megapixels (OmniVision OV16A1Q).

Responsible for autonomy is a 5000 mAh battery with support for 80 W fast charging. Nubia claims that the smartphone can operate for 35.52 hours, and in extreme conditions, it is able to remain on standby for up to 30 days.

The smartphone will go on sale in China on December 23 at the following prices:

• 8 + 128 GB – $430
• 8 + 256 GB – $487
• 12 + 256 GB – $530
• 12 + 512 GB – $573
• 16 + 1 TB – $859