Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia Play vs ZTE Axon 20 5G
Comparison between ZTE nubia Play and ZTE Axon 20 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE nubia Play, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | nubia Play | Axon 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 4.4 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia Play, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,100 mAh
- against 4,220 mAh
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 20 5G, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 400 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Weight
- 198 g
- against 210 g
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 9.1 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 325,370 Best value | 320,399 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Kryo 475 Prime, Kryo 475 Gold, and Kryo 475 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime core, one 2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold core, and six 1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, Gold, Blue, Purple, Yellow, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.5 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 171.7 mm | 172.1 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 198 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 80.5 % Best value | 79.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal | Glass, Plastic, Leather |
| Resistance Features | Pressure-Sensitive Zones | — |
Battery
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,100 mAh Best value | 4,220 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.65″ | 6.92″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 400 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | AMOLED, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 120Hz, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 1440Hz PWM | OLED, 90Hz, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, DTS, DTS:X | A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, DTS, DTS:X, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nubia Play | Axon 20 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NX651J | A2121, A2121E, A2121G |
