Huawei nova 3
#3326
ZTE nubia X 5G
#2565Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 3
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 3 features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the ZTE nubia X 5G has a slightly smaller 6.26-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 2280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the nova 3 is powered by the Kirin 970 chipset, whereas the nubia X 5G utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 855, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have similar camera setups with dual rear cameras (16 MP and 24 MP), but the nubia X 5G's secondary camera has a slightly wider aperture.
- The nova 3 has a 3750 mAh battery, while the nubia X 5G has a marginally larger 3800 mAh battery, both supporting 18W charging.
- The nova 3 runs on Android 8.1 with EMUI 9.1, upgradable to Android 9.0, while the nubia X 5G comes with Android 9.0 out of the box.
- Build quality for both includes glass fronts and backs with aluminum frames, but the nubia X 5G benefits from Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 3
ZTE nubia X 5G
General
Release Date
2018
N/A
Announced
2018
N/A
Description
Versions: PAR-LX1M, PAR-LX1, PAR-LX9, PAR-TL20, PAR-AL00, PAR-TL00
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6.3"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 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 970 (10 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-G72 MP12
Adreno 640
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB 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, 27mm (wide), f/1.8, PDAF24 MP B/W, 27mm (wide), f/1.8, PDAF
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@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3750 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3750 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
157 x 73.7 x 7.3 mm (6.18 x 2.90 x 0.29 in)
N/A
Weight
166 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Iris Purple, Airy blue, Primrose Gold, Red, Black
Blue Gold, Sea Blue, Black Gold, Deep Gray, Starry Night (512 GB only)
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 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, EDR, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Dual fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No