Nubia Z20 vs OnePlus 15
The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 859,084); the OnePlus 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
OnePlus 15
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 213g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Nubia Z20 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z20 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nubia Z20 by 76.2% 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 OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Nubia Z20 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (89/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.