Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia Z20 vs Realme X50 5G
Comparison between ZTE nubia Z20 and Realme X50 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nubia Z20 | X50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 4.0 | 4.4 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia Z20, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Realme X50 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,200 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against LPDDR4
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- against 27 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia Z20 | X50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (700 MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.96 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 355,478 | 399,326 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (1 × 2.96 GHz Kryo 485, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, 4 × 1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.4 GHz, 1×2.2 GHz, and 6×1.8 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | nubia Z20 | X50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black | Green, Silver, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 158.6 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 194 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.7 % Best value | 83.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Polycarbonate, Glass, P2i Nano Coating |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
| Unfolded thickness | 9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | nubia Z20 | X50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 27 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | nubia Z20 | X50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits Best value | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.42″ | 6.57″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 401 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Secondary Display, HDR10, Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
| Cover display diagonal | 5.1″ | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | 330 nits | — |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia Z20 | X50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia Z20 | X50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nubia Z20 | X50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia Z20 | X50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, 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 Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C, USB OTG, Infrared | NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.802 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.731 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | nubia Z20 | X50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384 kHz audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | nubia Z20 | X50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NX627J | RMX2144 |
