Category Breakdown
Nokia 8.1 Plus
ZTE nubia Z18
Performance
60.382.3
Camera
53.075.7
Display
58.958.9
Battery
1.626.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
63.860.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.545.2
Summary
- The Nokia 8.1 Plus features a larger 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z18 has a 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia utilizes an unspecified octa-core CPU, whereas the nubia Z18 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities.
- The Nokia's rear camera setup includes a 48 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, while the nubia Z18 has a 24 MP main sensor with OIS and a 16 MP secondary lens, providing enhanced image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is higher in the nubia Z18 at 3450 mAh compared to the unspecified capacity of the Nokia, both supporting 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Nokia runs a version of Android without a specific UI, while the nubia Z18 operates on Android 8.1 with nubia UI 6, which may offer a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 8.1 Plus
ZTE nubia Z18
General
Release Date
N/A
2018
Announced
N/A
2018
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
6.22"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core
Octa-core (4x2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
N/A
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
24 MP, f/1.6, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/1.6, AF
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
12 MP
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
3450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
148.6 x 72.6 x 8.6 mm (5.85 x 2.86 x 0.34 in)
Weight
N/A
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black, Red, Stary Night
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
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
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
Android 8.1 (Oreo), nubia UI 6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

