Lower mid-range · 2020
ZTE Blade 20 5G
Our Take
CPU benches near recent lower-mid phones like the Samsung Galaxy A05s
A dependable lower mid-ranger — watch out for a smaller battery and slow 18W charging.
Watch out
Smaller battery (4000mAh), 18W charging (slow)
Skip if
You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
Full specifications
What stands out
Pro camera extras: Night mode, manual focus
Reverse charging for accessories and earbuds
Display
6.52″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1600 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
6.52″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1600 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Mali-G57 MC3
Basic CPU
Performance
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Mali-G57 MC3
Basic CPU
Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.
Camera
16 MP f/1.8 main · 8 MP selfie
Camera
16 MP f/1.8 main · 8 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
16 MP f/1.8
Ultrawide
8 MP f/2.2
Front camera
8 MP
Slow motion
Yes, 120 fps
Camera extras
Night mode, manual focus
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
4000 mAh · 18 W wired
Battery
4000 mAh · 18 W wired
Connectivity
5G · Wi-Fi 5
Connectivity
5G · Wi-Fi 5
Build & Design
188 g · 8.9 mm
Build & Design
188 g · 8.9 mmHeight
165.9 mm
Width
75.8 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
Weight
188 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compass
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compassSensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Specifications sourced from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.
vs
Apple iPhone 12
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
42% larger battery capacity
4,000 mAh vs 2,815 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 720 × 1600 vs 1170 × 2532 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.52″ vs 6.1″ screen
Lower benchmark score
301k vs 1.3M AnTuTu · Lower mid-range vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 8 MP vs 12 MP selfie
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
vs
Samsung Galaxy S20
Loses on most
4 losses
Less smooth display
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 60 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · 720 × 1600 vs 1440 × 3200 resolution
Lower benchmark score
301k vs 623k AnTuTu · Lower mid-range vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 24 fps video
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 188 g vs 163 g
Where to buy
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