Nubia Z20 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 219g
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z20 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nubia Z20 by 76.5% 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 Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (90/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (90/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.