Nubia Z20 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 214g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (61/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z20 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nubia Z20 by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Z20
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (86/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (61/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.