Nubia Z20 vs Xiaomi 11i

The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 11i leads — 34/100 vs 16/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 207g).

The Xiaomi 11i is noticeably better than the Nubia Z20 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 67
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Xiaomi 11i scores 18 points higher (34/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (51/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (51/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (67/100 vs 41/100). 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.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z20 Xiaomi 11i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
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 5160 mAh
Charging 27W 67W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 186 g 207 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
32
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 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
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (51/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (67/100 vs 41/100).

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 Xiaomi 11i?

The Xiaomi 11i is noticeably better than the Nubia Z20 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Xiaomi 11i leads on camera score (41/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.