Nubia Z20 vs Realme realme V23i

The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z20 leads — 16/100 vs 11/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme realme V23i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme realme V23i is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.2mm).

The Nubia Z20 edges out the Realme realme V23i by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 67
Value for money 55
Realme realme V23i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Realme realme V23i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 186g

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Realme realme V23i, the Nubia Z20 scores 5 points higher (16/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z20 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme realme V23i leads (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z20 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i and the Nubia Z20 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Z20: The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme realme V23i: The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z20 Realme realme V23i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2340 720x1612
Refresh rate
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W
Main camera 48 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no no
Dimensions 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 186 g 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
32
camera
Realme realme V23i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Realme realme V23i
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Realme realme V23i
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z20 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme realme V23i notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (36/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i and the Nubia Z20 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Z20 edges out the Realme realme V23i by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Z20 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Realme realme V23i?

The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.