The verdict
Your pick: Meizu 18s, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | 18s | 18x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 5.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu 18s, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 900,800
- against 814,600
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 700 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 563 ppi
- against 395 ppi
Meizu 18x, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 6.67″
- against 6.2″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 18s | 18x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 900,800 Best value | 814,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 870 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,317 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X1 at 3.0 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A77 core at 3.20 GHz, 3 Cortex-A77 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 18s | 18x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Silver, Multicolor, Pink, Purple | Black, Blue, White, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69.2 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 152.4 mm | 165.1 mm |
| Weight | 162 g Best value | 189 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.9 % Best value | 85.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass |
Battery
| Specification | 18s | 18x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 36 W Best value | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 18s | 18x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits Best value | 700 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,200 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 563 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz | 360 Hz |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, OLED, 120Hz, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | 18s | 18x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 18s | 18x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 18s | 18x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 18s | 18x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 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 B12, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 2G CDMA BC0 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 18s | 18x |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
