Huawei nova 2s
#2873
ZTE nubia X 5G
#1590Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 2s
ZTE nubia X 5G
Performance
76.083.7
Camera
46.949.2
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.227.1
Build
77.877.0
Connectivity
65.672.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.556.8
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Gray, Red, Rose Gold, Light Blue
Blue Gold, Sea Blue, Black Gold, Deep Gray, Starry Night (512 GB only)
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 / 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Dual fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass