Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia RedMagic vs ZTE nubia X
Comparison between ZTE nubia RedMagic and ZTE nubia X: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nubia RedMagic | nubia X |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia RedMagic, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
ZTE nubia X, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 128 GB
- Usable Surface
- 86.6 %
- against 78.5 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 9.5 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.26″
- against 6″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia X |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz | 2.65 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4x2.35 GHz Kryo and 4x1.9 GHz Kryo cores | Octa-core processor with 4×2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold cores and 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
Design
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia X |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red | Blue, Gold, Black, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9.5 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.9 mm | 73.3 mm |
| Body Height | 158.1 mm | 154.1 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 181 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 78.5 % | 86.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia X |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh | 3,800 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 | nubia X |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6.26″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,280 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,200 :1 |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant | Secondary Display, Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 5.1″ |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia X |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia X |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia X |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B4, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG | USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | — | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia X |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, aptX, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, 32-bit/384kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | nubia RedMagic | nubia X |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NX609J | NX616J |
