Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia RedMagic vs Huawei nova 4
Comparison between ZTE nubia RedMagic and Huawei nova 4: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nubia RedMagic | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.4 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia RedMagic, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
Huawei nova 4, if you care about…
- Weight
- 172 g
- against 185 g
- Usable Surface
- 86 %
- against 78.5 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.77 mm
- against 9.5 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.4″
- against 6″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Huawei Kirin 970 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | Mali-G72 MP12 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 251,296 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4x2.35 GHz Kryo and 4x1.9 GHz Kryo cores | Octa-core: 4 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
Design
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red | Blue, Red, White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.5 mm | 7.77 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 158.1 mm | 157 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 172 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 78.5 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh Best value | 3,750 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19.25:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6.4″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,310 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi Best value | 398 ppi |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-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 B20, 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 B6, 4G LTE B7, 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 | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX HD Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 1,024 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, aptX, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nova 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NX609J | VCE-AL00, VCE-TL00, VCE-L22 |
