Sony Xperia Z5 Dual
#3134
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
#3847Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z5 Dual
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
Performance
66.474.4
Camera
65.138.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
23.326.5
Build
16.60.2
Connectivity
64.161.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
43.538.0
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z5 Dual features a 5.2-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 higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia Z5 is powered by a Snapdragon 810 chipset with 3GB of RAM, whereas the nubia Z18 mini utilizes a Snapdragon 660 with 6GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Z5 has a 23 MP rear sensor, while the nubia Z18 mini boasts a 24 MP rear camera and an additional depth sensor, enhancing its photographic versatility.
- The battery capacity of the Z5 is 2900 mAh, compared to the nubia's 3450 mAh, suggesting longer usage time for the latter.
- Software-wise, the Xperia runs on Android 5.1.1 (upgradable to 7.0), while the nubia Z18 mini operates on Android 8.1 with nubia UI, providing a more updated software experience.
- Both devices lack wireless charging and water resistance features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z5 Dual
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 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, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 430
Adreno 512
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5.1 MP, f/2.4
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
3450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
148 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm (5.83 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
154 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Graphite Black, Gold, Green
Provence Edition, Ying Yu powder, Celadon blue, Diamond black, Glacier White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), nubia UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted; EU model only), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass