Nubia Z20 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 16/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Nubia Z20 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 67
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 194g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 15 points higher (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Nubia Z20 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Z20: The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z20 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 186 g 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
32
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Nubia Z20 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (39/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably better than the Nubia Z20 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.