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).
Nubia Z20
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 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)
- 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)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
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.
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.