Nubia Z20 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 50/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z20 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Performance 55
Display 83
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 55
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 215g

  • Better display (83/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 19 points higher (69/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (39/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Z20: The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z20 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 859084 3119308
Geekbench Single 1031 3041
Geekbench Multi 2864 9494
Display 6.4" AMOLED 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 1080x2340 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 27W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 10 MP
Front camera 10 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm
Weight 186 g 215 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
41
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z20 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
50/100
859084 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +72.5%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Nubia Z20 by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (92/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (39/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z20 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.