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).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 32 points (82/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Performance 55
Display 83
Camera 41
Battery 24
Portability 55
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 216g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nubia Z20: The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
41
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z20 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
50/100
859084 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +77.5%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Z20 by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z20
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.