Overall Score
58.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3421)58.5
Performance(#3681)62.5
Camera(#1998)45.5
Display(#5747)70.5
Battery(#12023)43.5
Build(#1715)77.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE nubia X
Short Review
- The ZTE nubia X features a sleek design with glass front and back, supported by an aluminum frame, measuring 154.1 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm and weighing 181 grams.
- Its 6.26-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels at a density of approximately 403 ppi, although it lacks HDR support and refreshes at 60Hz.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and Adreno 630 GPU, delivering solid performance with options for 64GB to 512GB of storage and 6GB to 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system consists of a dual rear setup with a 16 MP main sensor and a 24 MP secondary sensor, capable of 4K video recording at 30fps, but it lacks optical image stabilization.
- The battery capacity is 3800 mAh, supporting 18W fast charging, though it does not offer wireless charging.
- Running on Android 8.1 with Nubia UI 6, the software experience is user-friendly, but it lacks stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- Notable features include its unique dual-display design, allowing for a secondary screen on the back for notifications and selfies.
- The available color options enhance its aesthetic appeal, particularly the exclusive Starry Night for the 512GB variant.
- Overall, the ZTE nubia X combines a premium build with capable performance and versatile camera functionality.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.26"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPUAdreno 630
Memory64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions154.1 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm (6.07 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight181 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlue Gold, Sea Blue, Black Gold, Deep Gray, Starry Night (512 GB only)
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), Nubia UI 6
OS VersionAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), Nubia UI 6
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsDual fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo