Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia Z18 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
Comparison between ZTE nubia Z18 and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nubia Z18 | Mi Mix 2S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia Z18, if you care about…
- Weight
- 172 g
- against 191 g
- Usable Surface
- 85.8 %
- against 81.9 %
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.6 mm
- Max. upload speed
- 221 Mbps
- against 200 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia Z18 | Mi Mix 2S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.65 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 270,814 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core: 4 × 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
Design
| Specification | nubia Z18 | Mi Mix 2S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red, Blue | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.6 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Body Height | 148.6 mm | 150.9 mm |
| Weight | 172 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.8 % Best value | 81.9 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Ceramics, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | nubia Z18 | Mi Mix 2S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,450 mAh Best value | 3,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | — | 7.5 W |
Display
| Specification | nubia Z18 | Mi Mix 2S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.99″ | 5.99″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,160 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 403 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia Z18 | Mi Mix 2S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia Z18 | Mi Mix 2S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nubia Z18 | Mi Mix 2S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia Z18 | Mi Mix 2S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B27, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 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 802.11b/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, DLNA | 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, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA, NFC | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.54 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.59 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.54 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 200 Mbps | 221 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | nubia Z18 | Mi Mix 2S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, 32-bit/384kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | nubia Z18 | Mi Mix 2S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NX606J | M1803D5XA |
Features
| Specification | nubia Z18 | Mi Mix 2S |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Virtual proximity sensing |
