Side-by-side technical data
Meizu 16 Plus vs ZTE nubia Z18
Comparison between Meizu 16 Plus and ZTE nubia Z18: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Meizu and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 16 Plus | nubia Z18 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 5.7 | 6.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Battery & charging | 3.4 | 3.0 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu 16 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,570 mAh
- against 3,450 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 24 W
- against 18 W
ZTE nubia Z18, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 403 ppi
- against 374 ppi
- Weight
- 172 g
- against 182 g
- Max. download speed
- 1,200 Mbps
- against 1,024 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 200 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 16 Plus | nubia Z18 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.65 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 355,050 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Design
| Specification | 16 Plus | nubia Z18 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Red, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 78.2 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Body Height | 160.4 mm | 148.6 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 172 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86 % Best value | 85.8 % |
Battery
| Specification | 16 Plus | nubia Z18 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,570 mAh Best value | 3,450 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 24 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 16 Plus | nubia Z18 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 5.99″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,160 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 374 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen, AMOLED | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 16 Plus | nubia Z18 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 16 Plus | nubia Z18 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 16 Plus | nubia Z18 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 16 Plus | nubia Z18 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C | USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA, NFC |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 1,024 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 200 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 16 Plus | nubia Z18 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, 32-bit/384kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | 16 Plus | nubia Z18 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | NX606J |
