Nubia Z20 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 50/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 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 Fold8 Ultra
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Better display (83/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 (67/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 28 points higher (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (96/100 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 Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (61/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 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 8.5 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z20 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Nubia Z20 by 75.1% 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 Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (96/100 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 Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (67/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (61/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 28 points (78/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.