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ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) vs LG K20 (X120EMW)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z5S vs LG K20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K20 X ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) 13Points
5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.45"
IPS

480x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K20 (X120EMW)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Nubia Z5S (3G)} 13 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) vs K20 (X120EMW)} 14 Advantages LG K20 (X120EMW)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+126 grams (4.41 ounces)21%
Lighter
vs152 grams (5.32 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)9%
Thinner
vs8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x960 pixels
+441 PPI124%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs197 PPI
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT-IGZOvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
5"vs+5.45"9%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2300 mAhvs+3000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11GB available)
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) 5MP
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)LG K20 (X120EMW)
ModelNubia Z5S (3G)K20 (X120EMW)
Other model namesZTE Nubia Z5S 3G, ZTE Z5S Nubia NX503ALG K20 2019 LMX120EMW, LM-X120EMW
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)(Global, International)IranTunisia
(Europe), (Global, International), Iran, Tunisia
BrandZTELG
Release date1/1/20148/7/2019
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)68.8 x 137.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.42 in)71.9 x 148.6 millimeters (2.83 x 5.85 in)
Weight126 grams (4.41 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)LG K20 (X120EMW)
Display typeTFT-IGZOTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x960 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI197 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)LG K20 (X120EMW)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)LG K20 (X120EMW)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)LG K20 (X120EMW)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)LG K20 (X120EMW)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)LG K20 (X120EMW)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)LG K20 (X120EMW)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)LG K20 (X120EMW)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)LG K20 (X120EMW)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)LG K20 (X120EMW)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)LG K20 (X120EMW)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-01
Battery capacity2300 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

โž• Other features

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)LG K20 (X120EMW)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: White, Black
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, Blue, Platinum
โ€ข Android Go edition
โ€ข Google assistant
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)LG K20 (X120EMW)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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