Category Breakdown
Sharp Aquos R2 compact
ZTE nubia Z11 mini S
Performance
81.568.9
Camera
82.619.1
Display
88.258.9
Battery
21.824.2
Build
74.40.2
Connectivity
62.066.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
58.832.6
Summary
- The Sharp Aquos R2 Compact features a more premium build with Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, while the ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S has a slightly larger and lighter design but lacks specified materials.
- Both phones have a 5.2-inch display, but the Aquos R2 Compact offers a higher resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, enhancing visual fluidity compared to the 60Hz of the Nubia.
- In terms of performance, the Snapdragon 845 in the Aquos R2 Compact outperforms the Snapdragon 625 in the Nubia, providing better processing power.
- The Aquos R2 Compact's rear camera has OIS and can record 4K video, while the Nubia's camera lacks OIS and is limited to 1080p.
- Battery capacity favors the Nubia with 3000mAh versus the 2500mAh of the Aquos R2 Compact, although both support 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Aquos runs on a more recent Android version (9.0) compared to the Nubia's Android 6, offering a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sharp Aquos R2 compact
ZTE nubia Z11 mini S
General
Release Date
2019
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.2"
Type
IGZO IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~485 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
22.6 MP, f/1.9, 22 mm, PDAF, OIS
23 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3", 1.22µm, PDAF
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131 x 64 x 9.3 mm (5.16 x 2.52 x 0.37 in)
146.1 x 72.1 x 7.6 mm (5.75 x 2.84 x 0.30 in)
Weight
135 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Smokey Green, Deep White, Pure Black
Black, White, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 6 (Marshmallow), nubia UI 4
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

