Sony Xperia XZ Premium
#3410
ZTE nubia RedMagic Mars
#3420Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
ZTE nubia RedMagic Mars
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
45.745.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.658.5
Summary
- The Sony Xperia XZ Premium features a more advanced 5.46-inch HDR10 IPS LCD display with a 3840 x 2160 resolution, offering superior pixel density compared to the ZTE nubia RedMagic Mars's 6.0-inch IPS LCD at 1080 x 2160.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia XZ Premium is powered by the Snapdragon 835, while the RedMagic Mars utilizes the newer Snapdragon 845, providing enhanced processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Xperia boasts a 19 MP rear sensor with 4K video recording, whereas the RedMagic Mars has a 16 MP rear camera with similar video capabilities but lacks HDR support.
- Battery capacity favors the RedMagic Mars with 3800 mAh compared to the Xperia's 3230 mAh, although both support 18W charging.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the Xperia using Gorilla Glass 5 and an aluminum/plastic frame, while the RedMagic Mars features a Dinorex T2X-1 glass front and aluminum back.
- Software-wise, the Xperia runs Android 7.1 (upgradable to 9.0), while the RedMagic Mars comes with Android 9.0 out of the box, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
ZTE nubia RedMagic Mars
General
Release Date
2017, June 18
2018
Announced
2017, February 27
2018
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia XZ Premium Dual with dual-SIM card slots
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic Mars
Display
Size
5.46"
6"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10
IPS LCD
Resolution
3840 x 2160 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~807 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
3840
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 10GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
No
Camera
Main Camera
19 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", predictive PDAF
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Front Camera
13 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3230 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3230 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156 x 77 x 7.9 mm (6.14 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
158.2 x 75 x 9.9 mm (6.23 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
Weight
195 g
193 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/plastic frame
Glass front (Dinorex T2X-1), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Luminous Chrome, Deepsea Black, Bronze Pink, Rosso
Black, Red, Camouflage
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (G8141)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (G8142)
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 (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
5.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 9.0 (Pie), Redmagic 1.0
OS Version
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 9.0 (Pie), Redmagic 1.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted, region dependent), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes