Nubia Z20 vs Realme V21

Comparing the Nubia Z20 (2019) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z20 leads — 16/100 vs 10/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V21 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP.

The Nubia Z20 edges out the Realme V21 by just 6 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 V21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
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)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme V21 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 13/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Realme V21, the Nubia Z20 scores 6 points higher (16/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z20 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 leads (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Realme V21 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 V21 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (67/100 vs 50/100). 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 V21: The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z20 Realme V21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6" TFT
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 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
NFC no no
Dimensions 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm
Weight 186 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
32
camera
Realme V21
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Realme V21
  • 6.6" TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Realme V21
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Realme V21 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 V21 (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (36/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (67/100 vs 50/100).

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 V21?

The Nubia Z20 edges out the Realme V21 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Realme V21?

The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Realme V21?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Realme V21?

The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.