LG G5 SE
#3433
ZTE nubia Z18
#3222Category Breakdown
LG G5 SE
ZTE nubia Z18
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
50.850.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
58.559.1
Summary
- The LG G5 SE features a 5.3-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density compared to the ZTE nubia Z18's 5.99-inch IPS LCD at 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G5 SE is powered by a Snapdragon 652 chipset, while the nubia Z18 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, offering better processing power and efficiency.
- The camera capabilities also differ significantly, with the G5 SE's dual rear setup of 16 MP and 8 MP versus the nubia Z18's 24 MP and 16 MP configuration, both featuring optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is higher in the nubia Z18 at 3450 mAh compared to the G5 SE's 2800 mAh, although both support 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the G5 SE runs on Android 6.0.1 (upgradable to 7.0), while the nubia Z18 operates on Android 8.1, providing a more updated user experience.
- Build quality shows the G5 SE as lighter at 156g, while the nubia Z18 is slightly heavier at 172g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG G5 SE
ZTE nubia Z18
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
Versions: H840 (LATAM); H845 (Russia)Also known as LG G5 Lite
N/A
Display
Size
5.3"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~554 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 510
Adreno 630
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
24 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.8, 29mm (standard), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.2"
24 MP, f/1.6, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/1.6, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
149.4 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm (5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
148.6 x 72.6 x 8.6 mm (5.85 x 2.86 x 0.34 in)
Weight
156 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Titan, Gold
Black, Red, Stary Night
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG Optimus UX UI 5
Android 8.1 (Oreo), nubia UI 6
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG Optimus UX UI 5
Android 8.1 (Oreo), nubia UI 6
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No