Nubia Z20 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro

The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro leads — 27/100 vs 16/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z20 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 67
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro better?

  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro scores 11 points higher (27/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 2/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 13/100. In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (67/100 vs 43/100). 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 Black Shark 2 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z20 Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
AnTuTu 859084 859084
Geekbench Single 1031 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864 2864
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2340
Refresh rate 240 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 27W 27W
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC no no
Dimensions 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm
Weight 186 g 205 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
32
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 240 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z20 and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
16/100
859084 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
27/100
859084 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 2/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 13/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (67/100 vs 43/100).

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 Black Shark 2 Pro?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z20 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 27/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.