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 (3,404,616 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 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)
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3404616 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z20 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Z20 by 74.8% 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 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.