Nubia Z20 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 50/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Nubia Z20
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 22 points higher (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 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 | — | $1999 |
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Z20 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Nubia Z20 by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z20
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (52/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 22 points (72/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.