Nubia Z20 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G

The Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G leads — 18/100 vs 16/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G edges out the Nubia Z20 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z20
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 67
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 17
Design 55
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 196g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G better?
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 27W

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (17/100 vs 13/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Z20 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G scores 2 points higher (18/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 2/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Nubia Z20 are nearly equal (17/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). 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 Mi 9 Pro 5G: The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Z20 Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
AnTuTu 859084 859084
Geekbench Single 1031 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864 2864
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.4" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2340
Refresh rate
Battery 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 27W 40W
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 16 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 Android 10
NFC no yes
Dimensions 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm 157.2×74.6×8.5 mm
Weight 186 g 196 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
32
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Z20 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Z20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
16/100
859084 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
18/100
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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Nubia Z20 are nearly equal (17/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

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 Mi 9 Pro 5G?

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G edges out the Nubia Z20 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Z20 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?

The Nubia Z20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z20 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Z20 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?

The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.