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ZTE nubia Z18 mini#3734

Released: 2018

ZTE nubia Z18 mini

Overall Score

57.9

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3734)57.9
Performance(#3672)62.5
Camera(#1830)46.0
Display(#5714)70.5
Battery(#11961)43.5
Build(#10013)70.8

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Short Review

  • The ZTE nubia Z18 mini features a sleek design with dimensions of 148 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm and a weight of 153g, making it comfortable to hold.
  • It sports a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 424 ppi.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, it offers reliable performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 512 GPU, complemented by options of 64GB or 128GB storage paired with 6GB RAM.
  • The camera setup includes a 24 MP primary sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 5 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
  • A modest 8 MP front camera is available for selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 3450mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless capabilities.
  • Running on Android 8.1 with nubia UI, it provides a user-friendly experience.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C, though it lacks 5G and NFC.
  • The device is available in multiple colors, adding to its aesthetic appeal.
  • Overall, the ZTE nubia Z18 mini combines solid specifications with a stylish design.

Specifications

General

Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 512
Memory64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera24 MP
Main Camera Details24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗

Battery

Capacity3450 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Design

Dimensions148 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm (5.83 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight153 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsProvence Edition, Ying Yu powder, Celadon blue, Diamond black, Glacier White
Foldable✗

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), nubia UI
OS VersionAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), nubia UI

Security

Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes