ZTE nubia Z20 - user opinions and reviews
- Sam Ironside
- Nu6
Peter, 08 Mar 2020Absolutely no updates since the product was launched, I have it since last year and there wasn... moreHonestly I just don't understand what's going on with nubia. Are they planning to give us Android 11 instead? It's frustrating to be stuck on 9. But it's a great phone.
- wbpwns
- uSW
I never bought this phone but I loved the concept.
Some cons I hope will be fixed in the successor z30 or z21:
1. 2 android version upgrades for global version
2. Since there's no front cam, all camera settings should be same for the cameras used as rear or front cam (this is not the case for z20)
3. Possibly 5000mah battery because 5g and competing phones have larger batteries already
- Tataie
- ajU
Starsplash, 25 Jan 2020Since I own a Nubia z20 and was purchased directly from the Nubia's official online store UK. ... morePlease can you help me with a suggestion link for Nubia x I have a cinese version 8gb ram 128 flash memory and I can t use this phone from begining. Have android 9 version. Thanks
- Anonymous
- sxr
Munoz, 29 Apr 2020Not sure if I should go for a Nubia Z20 for 410$ or Oneplus 7T that currently costs 490$. Can ... moreI have been using Nubia Z20 since Dec 2019. The phone is unique in many ways. It has its flaws too but that really is dependent on the user You just need to adjust how to take selfies.
- Anonymous
- uSW
Munoz, 29 Apr 2020Not sure if I should go for a Nubia Z20 for 410$ or Oneplus 7T that currently costs 490$. Can ... moreWell for nubia you won't have updates to fix bugs nor Android version upgrades. Buy 7t pro so no notch
- Kula
- KB5
jazvlad, 11 Mar 2020i have nubia z20 china rom...my problem is theres no playstore on my phone is there any one he... moreXDA has a guide on how to flash twrp and gapps :)
- Munoz
- ix5
Not sure if I should go for a Nubia Z20 for 410$ or Oneplus 7T that currently costs 490$. Can anyone who has used the Nubia model (or both) give me a suggestion?
- Anonymous
- uSW
jazvlad, 11 Mar 2020i have nubia z20 china rom...my problem is theres no playstore on my phone is there any one he... moreFlash global rom.
https://global.mall.nubia.com/blogs/news/nubia-z20-global-rom-flash-instructions
- jazvlad
- I@H
i have nubia z20 china rom...my problem is theres no playstore on my phone is there any one here how to solve my problem?thank you
- Peter
- 0Um
goldcrow, 07 Mar 2020Have there been any major updates since the release of this phone? Specificay improvements to ... moreAbsolutely no updates since the product was launched, I have it since last year and there wasn't a single update. As I saw on many groups and forums Nubia is not well known for updates. But still, they promised many bug fixes and also Android 10. I start to think that until the updates will come out I will get myself another phone haha.
- goldcrow
- t7V
Have there been any major updates since the release of this phone? Specificay improvements to the camera when engaging selfie mode? Been seeing a lot of initial reviews saying the selfie mode is nerfed, and to just engage dual viewfinder mode when taking selfie photos or videos.
- Peter
- 0Un
For those of you owning this phone. Try to take a picture or video with the flash on and also with the silicone case on. Haha damn, I keep finding an issue with this phone everyday lol.
- Anonymous
- uSW
Some of the biggest issues so far (maybe more)
1. Selfie mode camera can't record 4k (up to 1080 only) despite using same camera hardware
2. Wide angle camera can't be used to take videos
3. Global rom Camera app has less modes in camera than chinese rom counterpart
4. No navigation gestures in global rom (can't fully enjoy the Fullscreen display)
5. Not much settings to change about display (colors/contrast/etc.)
6. No android 10 yet, no updates yet at all for global rom
Close to perfect phone hardware in my opinion but lots of software issues
Global rom is something like based on lineage rom.they did the same for global rom of red magic phones. Hope they develop global roms themselves
- Starsplash
- StU
Since I own a Nubia z20 and was purchased directly from the Nubia's official online store UK. Nubia z20 official global ROM NX627J_ENCommon_V2.03
Myself I haven't encountered any bugs, no software issues. Also in the box, phone comes with a 2 Pin Europe Plug Charging Adapter and usb type c cable, I had to buy a 2 Pin to 3 Pin UK Plug to charge the phone. The Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 is fast. I also own a Nubia X with a custom global rom. I have no problems with Nubia X and in Google Play Store the device shows as a Google Certified device. Sometimes I don't understand why z20 user's have problems or bugs with there z20. My experience with z20 is fab!...
- Anonymous
- uSZ
DavidRegalJnr, 16 Jan 2020And how about if a component gets damaged..there's probably no store you could just work in to... moreUhhh. I can guess it's the same situation if you buy other Chinese brands in the US. Just buy samsung or apple if repairs are your priority. Although it is good that you are thinking of possible after sales service you will need, on the other hand, it's negative thinking also of you to already expect to wreck your would-be-phone (regardless of brand) to the point of needing repair and spare parts.
- DavidRegalJnr
- Nue
Peter, 16 Jan 2020Buy from AliExpress.ask seller if he can give you Chinese rom phoneAnd how about if a component gets damaged..there's probably no store you could just work in to get it fixed so it's pretty much doomed and unrepairable. I live in the us
- Peter
- uSZ
DavidRegalJnr, 16 Jan 2020I want to get the phone on the original Chinese rom.. maybe the flashing of rom caused the bug... moreBuy from AliExpress.ask seller if he can give you Chinese rom phone
- DavidRegalJnr
- Nue
Peter, 07 Jan 2020Everything seems kinda the same for now. The translation errors in the settings are the same. ... moreI want to get the phone on the original Chinese rom.. maybe the flashing of rom caused the bugs..what you think?
- Anonymous
- uSZ
Peter, 07 Jan 2020Everything seems kinda the same for now. The translation errors in the settings are the same. ... moreIf there's no more resetting, hanging qnd other bugs going on, then it's really just the flashing process messed up by the seller. I'm not sure on what difference is between 2 global roms, but it's probably about LTE bands? Mistranslations and lack of updates are signs a small company (compared to google, samsung, huawei, etc.) needs to hire some more people. But they did give android pie update to nubia x, so I can probably expect Android 10 update for z20. They did reply to my emails and said in our back and forth conversations that expect an update (they said they told their peers, which i assume means the customer service already conveyed my complainte to their software department). Things i mentioned are 4k front video taking, and screen gestures (actually existing in chinese rom skin) and android 10 (i think they will give it but don't expect it this soon yet)
- Peter
- 0Ut
Anonymous, 07 Jan 2020I think if seller is from china, their stocks are most likely chinese rom phones. They probabl... moreEverything seems kinda the same for now. The translation errors in the settings are the same. But nothing got stuck so far and I didn't have to reboot it. I'm still not sure if it's just a placebo effect after I installed the v203 rom but it seems to be a little bit smoother for now.
Hopefully, it will be good and hopefully, they will release a new update soon to fix all the issues you already heard YouTubers complaining about like selfie recording and wide angles camera, screen gestures, etc. Since they actually launched the phone they didn't make any updates (just for china maybe).
PS: I checked one more time the box it came in and the paperwork, it's all Chinese of course, but I translated it with google camera but it's not saying anything about the version and the rom, interesting.
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