Sony Xperia H8541
#1393
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
#3847Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia H8541
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
Performance
80.074.4
Camera
55.638.1
Display
78.458.9
Battery
26.426.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
70.061.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
59.038.0
Summary
- The Sony Xperia H8541 features a premium build quality with a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display that supports HDR10 and boasts a high resolution of 2160 x 4320 pixels, resulting in an impressive pixel density of approximately 847 ppi.
- In contrast, the ZTE nubia Z18 mini also has a 5.7-inch IPS LCD but with a lower resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and a pixel density of around 424 ppi, lacking HDR support.
- Performance-wise, the Xperia is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, while the nubia utilizes the Snapdragon 660, with the former offering superior processing capabilities.
- The camera on the nubia is more advanced with a 24 MP rear sensor compared to the Xperia's 19 MP, although both can record 4K video.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the nubia at 3450 mAh versus 3420 mAh in the Xperia, but the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run on Android Oreo, but the Xperia offers a more refined software experience with stereo speakers, while the nubia lacks this feature.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia H8541
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
General
Release Date
N/A
2018
Announced
N/A
2018
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10
IPS LCD
Resolution
2160 x 4320 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~847 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
2160
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
No
Camera
Main Camera
19 MP, predictive PDAF
24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, HDR, panorama, LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 720p@960fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3420 mAh
3450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3420 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149 x 74 x 7.5 mm (5.87 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
148 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm (5.83 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
N/A
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold
Provence Edition, Ying Yu powder, Celadon blue, Diamond black, Glacier White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
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) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), nubia UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted, region dependent), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass