Nubia Z20 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 16/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 220g).
Nubia Z20
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Lighter: 186g vs 220g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 25/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 18 points higher (34/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (49/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (49/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (67/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Z20 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 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 Black Shark 5 RS?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.