Nubia Z20 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 16/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.2mm).

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Nubia Z20 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 67
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 14 points higher (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (42/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). 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 Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z20 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 44W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 186 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
32
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (42/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

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 Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Nubia Z20 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Z20 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.