Huawei nova 2s
#3325
ZTE nubia X 5G
#2565Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 2s
ZTE nubia X 5G
Performance
62.568.5
Camera
45.545.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.760.5
Summary
- The Huawei nova 2s features a glass front and aluminum back, offering a solid build quality, while the ZTE nubia X 5G utilizes Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability.
- In terms of display, the nova 2s has a 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, whereas the nubia X 5G has a slightly larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, both maintaining a similar pixel density.
- Performance-wise, the nova 2s is powered by the Kirin 960 chipset, while the nubia X 5G boasts the more advanced Snapdragon 855, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both devices feature a dual-camera setup on the rear, with the nova 2s offering a 16 MP and 20 MP configuration, and the nubia X 5G featuring a 16 MP and 24 MP setup, both capable of 4K video recording.
- The battery capacity of the nova 2s is 3340 mAh, compared to the nubia X 5G's 3800 mAh, with both supporting 18W charging.
- Finally, the nova 2s runs on Android 8.0 with EMUI 8, while the nubia X 5G operates on Android 9.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 2s
ZTE nubia X 5G
General
Release Date
2017
N/A
Announced
2017
N/A
Description
N/A
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 960 (16 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Mali-G71 MP8
Adreno 640
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF20 MP B/W, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.7"
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3340 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3340 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.9 x 75.1 x 7.5 mm (6.18 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
N/A
Weight
169 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray, Red, Rose Gold, Light Blue
Blue Gold, Sea Blue, Black Gold, Deep Gray, Starry Night (512 GB only)
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
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, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Dual fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No