TCL 10L
#2784
ZTE nubia Z18
#2921Category Breakdown
TCL 10L
ZTE nubia Z18
Performance
73.382.3
Camera
54.975.7
Display
75.458.9
Battery
28.126.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
66.560.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.245.2
Summary
- The TCL 10L features a larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with HDR support, providing a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z18 has a smaller 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels but lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the TCL 10L is powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset, whereas the nubia Z18 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 845, offering better overall performance.
- The camera setup on the TCL 10L includes a 48 MP main sensor and additional lenses for versatility, while the nubia Z18 features a 24 MP main sensor with OIS, which may enhance low-light photography.
- Battery capacity is higher in the TCL 10L at 4000 mAh compared to the nubia Z18's 3450 mAh, although the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the TCL 10L runs Android 10 with TCL UI, while the nubia Z18 operates on an older Android 8.1 with nubia UI 6, potentially affecting the user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 10L
ZTE nubia Z18
General
Release Date
2020, April 06
2018
Announced
2020, April 06
2018
Description
Also known as TCL 10 Lite
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.25", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
24 MP, f/1.6, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/1.6, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.2 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.39 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
148.6 x 72.6 x 8.6 mm (5.85 x 2.86 x 0.34 in)
Weight
180 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Arctic White, Mariana Blue
Black, Red, Stary Night
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 (2CA) Cat13 400/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, TCL UI
Android 8.1 (Oreo), nubia UI 6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass