Nubia Z20 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 50/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 859,084); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 216g).
Nubia Z20
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 186g vs 216g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 32 points higher (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Z20 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Z20 by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z20
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (65/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (75/100 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 Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 32 points (82/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.