Nubia Z20 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Nubia Z20 (2019) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z20 leads — 16/100 vs 5/100 (a 11-point difference).
Nubia Z20
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Nubia Z20 scores 11 points higher (16/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z20 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z20 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z20 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Z20 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | — | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 27W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | — | — | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z20 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z20 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (67/100 vs 50/100).
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 GS3?
The Nubia Z20 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Nubia Z20 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.