Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
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ZTE nubia RedMagic
#2806Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
ZTE nubia RedMagic
Performance
62.778.5
Camera
27.938.1
Display
82.858.9
Battery
26.627.1
Build
93.680.4
Connectivity
58.365.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.846.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) features a Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic has an IPS LCD display with a slightly lower resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A6+ is powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset, whereas the RedMagic utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 835, providing better overall performance.
- The camera capabilities also differ, with the A6+ offering a 16 MP rear camera and a 24 MP front camera, compared to the RedMagic's 24 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, along with 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the RedMagic at 3800 mAh versus the A6+'s 3500 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run on Android, with the A6+ using One UI based on Android 8.0 and the RedMagic featuring a gaming-focused interface on Android 8.1.
- Build quality is similar, with both having glass fronts and aluminum backs, though the RedMagic is slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
ZTE nubia RedMagic
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Lite in China; Galaxy Jean in Korea
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic
Display
Size
6"
6"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 540
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/1.9, (depth)
24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
24 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.2 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm (6.31 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
158.1 x 74.9 x 9.5 mm (6.22 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
Weight
186 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Dinorex T2X-1), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender
Black, Red, Flame Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.36 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
N/A
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 (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Redmagic 1.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass