Nokia X20 vs ZTE Blade V50

Comparing the Nokia X20 (2021) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 leads — 49/100 vs 39/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V50 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4470); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 220g).

The ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably better than the Nokia X20 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X20
Performance 38
Display 42
Camera 47
Battery 32
Portability 36
Value for money 14
ZTE Blade V50
Performance
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 42
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Nokia X20 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (47/100 vs 32/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4470 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 178g vs 220g

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X20 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the ZTE Blade V50 scores 10 points higher (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 leads (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (47/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (72/100 vs 36/100).

Nokia X20: The Nokia X20 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X20 ZTE Blade V50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
AnTuTu 435710
Geekbench Single 689
Geekbench Multi 1597
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4470 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 18W 33W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 220 g 178 g
Launch price $415
Camera comparison
Nokia X20
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
47
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X20
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X20
  • 4470 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia X20
$415
ZTE Blade V50
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (79/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (47/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (72/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X20 or the ZTE Blade V50?

The ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably better than the Nokia X20 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia X20 and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nokia X20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia X20 or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nokia X20 leads on camera score (47/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Nokia X20 over the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nokia X20 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for everyday use.