Nubia Z20 vs Realme GT 8
The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 50/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 859,084); the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Realme GT 8
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 209g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 30 points higher (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 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 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z20 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Nubia Z20 by 72.5% 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 Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (98/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (85/100 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 Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 30 points (80/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Realme GT 8?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.