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 — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-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 (3,065,623 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
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: 3065623 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (76/100 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 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 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 (91/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (76/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| 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 / 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 | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z20 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Nubia Z20 by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z20
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (91/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (76/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
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 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.