Nubia Z20 vs Vivo X500
The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 859,084); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 211g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z20 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nubia Z20 by 78.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z20
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (84/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.