Nubia Z20 vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.2mm).
Nubia Z20
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Overall rating 50/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z20 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Z20 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Z20 by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Z20
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Z20 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (81/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (87/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z20 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.