Nubia Z20 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 859,084); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (85/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 50 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 | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z20 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Nubia Z20 by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (85/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.