HTC U20 5G
#2499
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3
#1131Category Breakdown
HTC U20 5G
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3
Performance
87.883.6
Camera
62.768.6
Display
58.981.4
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.276.7
Connectivity
79.267.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
48.562.7
Summary
- The HTC U20 5G features a larger 6.8-inch IPS LCD display with a 60Hz refresh rate, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 has a 6.65-inch AMOLED display with a smoother 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the U20 is powered by the Snapdragon 765G, offering 5G connectivity, whereas the RedMagic 3 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 855 but lacks 5G support.
- Both phones have a 48 MP rear camera, but the RedMagic 3 can record video at up to 8K, while the U20 is limited to 4K at 30fps.
- Both devices house a 5000mAh battery with 18W charging, but the U20 runs on Android 10, whereas the RedMagic 3 initially shipped with Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 10.
- Build quality differs as the U20 has a plastic construction, while the RedMagic 3 features Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and an aluminum back, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC U20 5G
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3
General
Release Date
2020, June 16
2019
Announced
2020, June 16
2019
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 3
Display
Size
6.8"
6.65"
Type
IPS LCD
AMOLED, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~387 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 640
Memory
256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
8K@15fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1920fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC4
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
171.2 x 78.1 x 9.4 mm (6.74 x 3.07 x 0.37 in)
171.7 x 78.5 x 9.7 mm (6.76 x 3.09 x 0.38 in)
Weight
215.5 g
215 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Green, White
Black, Red, Camouflage, Red/Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G 2.56/0.9 Gbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Redmagic 3.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, SAR
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass