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 — 74/100 vs 50/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
- Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2864
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 186g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 24 points higher (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (89/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z20 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Nubia Z20 by 69.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z20
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (89/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (77/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (89/100 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 24 points (74/100 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.