Sharp Aquos V
#2603
ZTE nubia Z18
#2921Category Breakdown
Sharp Aquos V
ZTE nubia Z18
Performance
78.482.3
Camera
90.675.7
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.326.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
58.960.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.645.2
Summary
- The Sharp Aquos V and ZTE nubia Z18 both feature IPS LCD displays with similar resolutions, but the Z18 has a slightly larger screen at 5.99 inches compared to the Aquos V's 5.9 inches.
- In terms of performance, the Z18 is equipped with the more powerful Snapdragon 845 chipset and offers higher RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- The camera system on the Z18 is significantly superior, boasting a 24 MP main sensor versus the Aquos V's 13 MP, which should result in better image quality.
- The Z18 also has a larger battery capacity at 3450 mAh and supports faster charging at 18W, while the Aquos V's battery is 3090 mAh with no fast charging.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Aquos V on Android 9.0 and the Z18 on Android 8.1, which may affect software experience and updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sharp Aquos V
ZTE nubia Z18
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.9"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, OIS13 MP B/W
24 MP, f/1.6, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/1.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3090 mAh
3450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3090 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157 x 76 x 9 mm (6.18 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
148.6 x 72.6 x 8.6 mm (5.85 x 2.86 x 0.34 in)
Weight
173 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat9 450/50 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
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
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), nubia UI 6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass