Category Breakdown
Realme X3 SuperZoom
ZTE nubia Z20
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
54.555.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
48.048.0
Build
75.877.8
Overall
63.764.2
Summary
- The Realme X3 SuperZoom features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the ZTE nubia Z20 has a 6.42-inch AMOLED display with HDR10 support but only a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Both devices are powered by the Snapdragon 855+ chipset, but the Realme offers more RAM options.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the X3 SuperZoom has a 64 MP main sensor with advanced zoom features, while the nubia Z20 has a 48 MP main sensor with 8K video recording.
- The Realme's battery capacity is slightly larger at 4200 mAh compared to the nubia's 4000 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 30W versus 27W.
- Software-wise, the Realme runs on Android 10 with Realme UI, while the nubia operates on an older Android 9 with Nubia UI.
- Build quality for both includes Gorilla Glass, but the nubia has an aluminum frame, making it lighter than the Realme.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme X3 SuperZoom
ZTE nubia Z20
General
Release Date
2020, May 26
2019
Announced
2020, May 26
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.42"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
AMOLED, HDR10, 600 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/3.4, 124mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 3x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
8K@15fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@1920fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
8K@15fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@1920fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4200 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
30W wired, 100% in 55 min
27W wired, PD2.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
158.6 x 75.3 x 9 mm (6.24 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight
202 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier Blue, Arctic White
Twilight Blue, Diamond Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), Nubia UI
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), Nubia UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Dual fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No

