Nubia Z20 vs Vivo NEX 3
The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo NEX 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo NEX 3 leads — 53/100 vs 50/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo NEX 3 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Vivo NEX 3
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 217g
- Better display (83/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Vivo NEX 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Vivo NEX 3, the Vivo NEX 3 scores 3 points higher (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo NEX 3 leads (38/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo NEX 3 is a bit better (38/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (55/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Vivo NEX 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2256 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.1 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm | 167.4×76.1×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Vivo NEX 3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo NEX 3
- 6.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2256
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Vivo NEX 3
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z20 and Vivo NEX 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo NEX 3 is a bit better (38/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (55/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo NEX 3 edges out the Nubia Z20 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Vivo NEX 3?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo NEX 3 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo NEX 3 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Vivo NEX 3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nubia Z20 (55/100 vs 34/100).