Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Mate2 4G
ZTE nubia X6
Performance
53.665.8
Camera
19.147.4
Display
67.858.9
Battery
29.129.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
47.663.3
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
29.639.2
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend Mate2 4G features a 6.1-inch IPS+ LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE nubia X6 has a larger 6.44-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Ascend Mate2 is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.6 GHz, whereas the nubia X6 utilizes a more powerful Snapdragon 801 with a quad-core CPU clocked at 2.3/2.5 GHz.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the nubia X6 includes optical image stabilization (OIS) and a superior 13 MP front camera compared to the 5 MP front camera of the Ascend Mate2.
- The battery capacity of the Ascend Mate2 is 4050 mAh, slightly less than the 4250 mAh offered by the nubia X6.
- Both devices run on Android 4.3, but the nubia X6 supports stereo speakers, enhancing the software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Ascend Mate2 is heavier at 202g compared to the nubia X6's 215g, with the latter being slimmer at 7.9 mm versus the Mate2's 9.5 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend Mate2 4G
ZTE nubia X6
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
Versions:- 32/64 GB, 2 GB RAM, MSM8974AB chipset, 2.3 GHz processor- 128 GB, 3 GB RAM, MSM8974AC chipset, 2.5 GHz processor
Display
Size
6.1"
6.44"
Type
IPS+ LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~241 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AB/ MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 2.3/2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4050 mAh
4250 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4050 mAh, non-removable
Li-ion 4250 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Reverse wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161 x 84.7 x 9.5 mm (6.34 x 3.33 x 0.37 in)
179.5 x 89 x 7.9 mm (7.07 x 3.50 x 0.31 in)
Weight
202 g
215 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Crystal Black, Pure White
White, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 3.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 2
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

