Nubia Z20 vs Redmi Note 13R

The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 16/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 13R has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).

The Redmi Note 13R is noticeably better than the Nubia Z20 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 67
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Redmi Note 13R scores 13 points higher (29/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R leads (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (67/100 vs 43/100). 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.
Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z20 Redmi Note 13R
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 27W 33W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 186 g 205 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
32
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (41/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (67/100 vs 43/100).

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 Redmi Note 13R?

The Redmi Note 13R is noticeably better than the Nubia Z20 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nubia Z20 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.