Xiaomi Mi A3
#1742
ZTE nubia M2
#2732Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi A3
ZTE nubia M2
Performance
73.168.8
Camera
65.138.1
Display
80.480.2
Battery
29.126.9
Build
92.477.6
Connectivity
58.559.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
55.446.6
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi A3 features a larger 6.09-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the ZTE nubia M2 has a smaller 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Mi A3 is powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset, offering better efficiency than the Snapdragon 625 in the nubia M2.
- The Mi A3's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor compared to the 13 MP sensor on the nubia M2, providing superior photographic capabilities, especially in low light.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Mi A3 at 4030 mAh versus 3630 mAh in the nubia M2, both supporting 18W charging.
- The Mi A3 runs on Android One, ensuring a cleaner software experience with regular updates, while the nubia M2 operates on an older version of Android with a custom UI.
- Build quality is also notable, with the Mi A3 featuring Gorilla Glass on both front and back, while the nubia M2 utilizes aluminum for its back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi A3
ZTE nubia M2
General
Release Date
2019, July 24
2017
Announced
2019, July 17
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.09"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4030 mAh
3630 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4030 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3630 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.5 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm (6.04 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
154.5 x 75.9 x 7 mm (6.08 x 2.99 x 0.28 in)
Weight
173.8 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Kind of Gray, Not just Blue, More than White
Black Gold, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.53 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Android 6 (Marshmallow), nubia UI 4
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass