Archos Diamond Alpha
#4164
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
#3847Category Breakdown
Archos Diamond Alpha
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
Performance
70.974.4
Camera
38.138.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
23.426.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
54.461.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.738.0
Summary
- The Archos Diamond Alpha features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z18 mini has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Diamond Alpha is powered by a Snapdragon 652 chipset, whereas the nubia Z18 mini utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 660, providing better processing capabilities.
- The camera setup on the nubia Z18 mini is significantly superior, with a 24 MP rear camera compared to the Diamond Alpha's 13 MP, and an 8 MP front camera versus the 16 MP on the Alpha.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the nubia Z18 mini at 3450 mAh compared to 2950 mAh in the Diamond Alpha.
- Both devices run on different versions of Android, with the Diamond Alpha on Android 6.0 and the nubia Z18 mini on Android 8.1, which may offer a more refined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos Diamond Alpha
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
For Europe
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 510
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF13 MP B/W
24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2950 mAh
3450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2950 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.7 x 72.5 x 7.5 mm (5.78 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)
148 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm (5.83 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
155 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Provence Edition, Ying Yu powder, Celadon blue, Diamond black, Glacier White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), nubia UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass