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 — 85/100 vs 50/100 (a 35-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 225g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 35 points higher (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z20 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Z20 by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z20
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (79/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (81/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 35 points (85/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.