Sony Xperia XZ2
#1466
ZTE nubia RedMagic Mars
#2521Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia XZ2
ZTE nubia RedMagic Mars
Performance
82.183.5
Camera
57.147.4
Display
78.658.9
Battery
25.627.1
Build
80.580.4
Connectivity
68.465.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
58.048.3
Summary
- The Sony Xperia XZ2 features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, providing a premium build quality, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic Mars has a glass front and aluminum back with a slightly lighter weight.
- In terms of display, the XZ2 offers a 5.7-inch HDR IPS LCD, whereas the Mars has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD without HDR support.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, but the Mars has a slightly higher CPU clock speed, which may enhance performance in demanding tasks.
- The XZ2's rear camera is 19 MP with 4K video capabilities, while the Mars has a 16 MP rear camera, also supporting 4K video but with a wider aperture.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Mars at 3800 mAh compared to the XZ2's 3180 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Software-wise, the XZ2 runs Android 8.0 but is upgradable to Android 10, while the Mars comes with Android 9.0, offering a more recent software experience out of the box.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia XZ2
ZTE nubia RedMagic Mars
General
Release Date
2018, April 20
2018
Announced
2018, February 26
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic Mars
Display
Size
5.7"
6"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR BT.2020
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB 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, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0"
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3180 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3180 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153 x 72 x 11.1 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.44 in)
158.2 x 75 x 9.9 mm (6.23 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
Weight
198 g
193 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Dinorex T2X-1), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Liquid Black, Liquid Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink
Black, Red, Camouflage
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 (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Android 9.0 (Pie), Redmagic 1.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass