Overall Score
58.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#3583)58.2
Performance(#3252)62.5
Camera(#4180)42.4
Display(#4538)70.5
Battery(#3295)51.0
Build(#5612)70.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE nubia V18
Short Review
- The ZTE nubia V18 features a sleek design with dimensions of 158.7 x 75.5 x 7.8 mm and a weight of 170g, available in Black, Gold, and Red.
- Its 6.01-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels with a pixel density of approximately 402 ppi, although it lacks HDR support and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, it utilizes an octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and an Adreno 506 GPU, ensuring smooth performance with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with f/2.2 aperture and PDAF, capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps, while the 8 MP front camera caters to selfies.
- The device is equipped with a robust 4000 mAh battery, but it does not support fast or wireless charging.
- Running on Android 7.1 Nougat, it is upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo, providing a relatively modern software experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
- The phone does not have stereo speakers, but it retains a headphone jack for audio output.
- Overall, the ZTE nubia V18 combines solid specifications with a stylish design, making it a functional choice for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.01"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsReverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions158.7 x 75.5 x 7.8 mm (6.25 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight170 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Gold, Red
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS VersionAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes