Nubia Z20 vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 50/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 859,084); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Realme Neo8
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W 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 (71/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 27 points higher (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (71/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z20 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nubia Z20 by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z20
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (71/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 27 points (77/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.