It’s been just a day since ZTE-backed Nubia launched its flagship smartphone in its home country China — Nubia Z50, and the device is now available for pre-order in the Chinese market, and the shipments will start on 23rd December.

The phone comes with a new design and upgraded internals as well as camera sensors. Those who pre-order the new smartphone will get a one-year extended warranty, six months of broken screen insurance, and unlimited battery replacement for one year.

Nubia Z50
Nubia Z50

The base model of the Nubia Z50 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at 2,999 yuan (~$430), while the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model cost 3,399 yuan (~$487). The 12GB RAM and 256GB model has a price tag of 3,699 yuan (~$530), while the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model is priced at 3,999 yuan (~$573).

The top-end model in the lineup with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage carries a price tag of 5,999 yuan, which roughly converts to $859. It comes in three color options — White, Black, and Green Leather.

Coming to the specifications, the Nubia Z50 features a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, 10-bit color depth, and up to a 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, coupled with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.

In the camera department, there’s a dual-camera setup on the back that features a 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 primary camera sensor with f/1.6 aperture and OIS support and a 50-megapixel Samsung S5KJN1 sensor with a 116° ultra-wide lens and autofocus support for macro shots. On the front side, the phone features a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone runs the Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MyOS 13 custom interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging.

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