Sony Xperia M5
#4252
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
#3847Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia M5
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
Performance
57.374.4
Camera
53.038.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
22.426.5
Build
14.90.2
Connectivity
55.961.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.138.0
Summary
- The Sony Xperia M5 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z18 mini has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia M5 is powered by the Mediatek Helio X10 chipset with 3GB of RAM, whereas the nubia Z18 mini utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 with 6GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the nubia Z18 mini is superior, boasting a 24 MP rear camera compared to the M5's 21.2 MP, and it also has a dual-camera setup for added versatility.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the nubia Z18 mini housing a 3450 mAh battery compared to the M5's 2600 mAh, likely offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the M5 on Android 5.0.1 and the nubia Z18 mini on Android 8.1, indicating a more modern software experience on the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia M5
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia M5 E5603, E5606, E5653
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
PowerVR G6200
Adreno 512
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
21.2 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 72 x 7.6 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
148 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm (5.83 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
142.5 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gold
Provence Edition, Ying Yu powder, Celadon blue, Diamond black, Glacier White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.32 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), nubia UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass