Sony Xperia XZ2
#3408
ZTE nubia RedMagic Mars
#3420Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia XZ2
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 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0"
8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Liquid Black, Liquid Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink
Black, Red, Camouflage
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Android 9.0 (Pie), Redmagic 1.0
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Android 9.0 (Pie), Redmagic 1.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes