The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 18s | X60 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu 18s, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 900,800
- against 820,900
- 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, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 563 ppi
- against 398 ppi
vivo X60, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR5
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 8.2 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.56″
- against 6.2″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 18s | X60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 820,900 |
| 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 processor with 1×3.2 GHz Kryo 585, 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 585, and 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 585 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 18s | X60 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Silver, Multicolor, Pink, Purple | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 152.4 mm | 159.6 mm |
| Weight | 162 g Best value | 176 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.9 % Best value | 87.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | 18s | X60 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 36 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 18s | X60 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.56″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,200 px Best value | 2,376 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 563 ppi Best value | 398 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 6,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 18s | X60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 18s | X60 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 18s | X60 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 18s | X60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.35 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.63 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps Best value | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps Best value | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 18s | X60 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | 18s | X60 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | V2045 |