Side-by-side technical data
Meizu E3 vs ZTE nubia Z18 mini
Comparison between Meizu E3 and ZTE nubia Z18 mini: 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 | E3 | nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu E3, if you care about…
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Diagonal
- 5.99″
- against 5.7″
- Max. download speed
- 450 Mbps
- against 300 Mbps
ZTE nubia Z18 mini, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 153 g
- against 160 g
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 342
- against 294
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,232
- against 1,083
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | E3 | nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | Qualcomm Adreno 512 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 294 | 342 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,083 | 1,232 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver cores. | Octa-core: 4×2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | E3 | nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Gold | Pink, Blue, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.6 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Body Height | 156.8 mm | 148 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 153 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 78.7 % | 80.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
Battery
| Specification | E3 | nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,360 mAh | 3,450 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 24 W | — |
| Battery Features | Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | E3 | nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.99″ Best value | 5.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,160 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 424 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | E3 | nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | E3 | nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | E3 | nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | E3 | nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 450 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | E3 | nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | E3 | nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | NX611J |
