Nubia Z20 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 16/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 859,084); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 67
Value for money 55
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 225g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 18/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 65 points higher (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Z20 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z20: The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z20 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 859084 3942923
Geekbench Single 1031 3640
Geekbench Multi 2864 11033
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 186 g 225 g
Price $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
32
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z20 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
16/100
859084 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +78.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Z20 by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Z20
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (92/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (74/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (78/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (67/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Z20 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 65 points (81/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.