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ZTE nubia Z20
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ZTE nubia Z20

Released: 2019, AugustPrice: About 550 EURStatus: Available. Released 2019, August

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), Nubia UI
CPUOcta-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPUAdreno 640 (700 MHz)
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
Size6.42 inches, 101.2 cm, 2, (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, HDR10, 600 nits (typ)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandZTE
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ModelZTE nubia Z20
PriceAbout 550 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
Video8K@15fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@1920fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsTwilight Blue, Diamond Black
ModelsNX627J
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, August
TripleUses main cameras
Weight186 g (6.56 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
Display615 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsDual fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - EU/Asia
Charging27W wired, PD2.0
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Released2019, August
Announced2019, August
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions158.6 x 75.3 x 9 mm (6.24 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 71dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 74dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 371150 (v7), 355478 (v8), GeekBench: 10101 (v4.4), GFXBench: 37fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Battery (old)Endurance rating 100h

ZTE nubia Z20 Overview

About ZTE nubia Z20 ZTE nubia Z20 is another flagship from ZTE's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. ZTE nubia Z20 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

ZTE nubia Z20 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the ZTE nubia Z20?

The ZTE nubia Z20 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does ZTE nubia Z20 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ZTE devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting ZTE nubia Z20 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the ZTE nubia Z20 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does ZTE nubia Z20 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your ZTE nubia Z20.