Side-by-side technical data
Meizu 18s vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Comparison between Meizu 18s and OnePlus Nord 2 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Meizu and OnePlus.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 18s | Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 4.2 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu 18s, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 900,800
- against 714,400
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
OnePlus Nord 2 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 65 W
- against 36 W
- Display Diagonal
- 6.43″
- against 6.2″
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 18s | Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 900,800 Best value | 714,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,105 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,135 |
| 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: 1x Cortex-A78 at 3.0 GHz, 3x Cortex-A78 at 2.6 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 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 | Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Silver, Multicolor, Pink, Purple | Grey, Blue, Green, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 69.2 mm | 73.3 mm |
| Body Height | 152.4 mm | 159.1 mm |
| Weight | 162 g Best value | 189 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.9 % Best value | 85.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 18s | Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 36 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | 18s | Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits Best value | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.43″ 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 | 409 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz Best value | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 18s | Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 18s | Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 18s | Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 18s | Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78 |
| 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 Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps Best value | 4,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps Best value | 2,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 18s | Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | 18s | Nord 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | DN2101, DN2103 |
