Nubia Z20 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 50/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.2mm).
Nubia Z20
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 20 points higher (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (72/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Z20 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Nubia Z20 by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z20
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (54/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (72/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 20 points (70/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.