Side-by-side technical data
ZTE a1 vs ZTE nubia Z20
Comparison between ZTE a1 and ZTE nubia Z20: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | a1 | nubia Z20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 3.7 | 4.0 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE a1, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against LPDDR4
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
ZTE nubia Z20, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 355,478
- against 330,000
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | a1 | nubia Z20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625 MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (700 MHz) |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.96 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 330,000 | 355,478 Best value |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz + 1x Cortex-A76 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex-A76 1.8 GHz | Octa-core (1 × 2.96 GHz Kryo 485, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, 4 × 1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X Best value | LPDDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | a1 | nubia Z20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 75.3 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 158.6 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Best value | 186 g |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 84.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | a1 | nubia Z20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 27 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | a1 | nubia Z20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.42″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 401 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Secondary Display, HDR10, Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 5.1″ |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 330 nits |
Sensors
| Specification | a1 | nubia Z20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | a1 | nubia Z20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | a1 | nubia Z20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 9 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | a1 | nubia Z20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | USB Type-C, USB OTG, Infrared |
| USB Version | — | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | — | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | a1 | nubia Z20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384 kHz audio |
Technical
| Specification | a1 | nubia Z20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | NX627J |
