Realme 9 Pro Plus vs ZTE Blade 20
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads — 23/100 vs 12/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade 20 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Realme 9 Pro Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 20 doesn't.
Realme 9 Pro Plus
ZTE Blade 20
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (31/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Realme 9 Pro Plus scores 11 points higher (23/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads (31/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (31/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade 20 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade 20 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | ZTE Blade 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 779 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×76.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade 20
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade 20
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (31/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade 20 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade 20 is a bit better (62/100 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 Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade 20 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the ZTE Blade 20?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus leads on camera score (31/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the ZTE Blade 20?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade 20 is a better fit for everyday use.