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).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 20 points (70/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Performance 55
Display 83
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 55
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 190g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nubia Z20: The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
41
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z20 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
50/100
859084 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +72.8%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Nubia Z20 by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z20
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.