ZTE Max XL
#4876
ZTE nubia V18
#4422Category Breakdown
ZTE Max XL
ZTE nubia V18
Performance
56.268.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
27.228.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
50.552.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.633.7
Summary
- The ZTE Max XL features a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE nubia V18 has a slightly larger 6.01-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel count.
- In terms of performance, the Max XL is powered by a Snapdragon 435 chipset with a clock speed of 1.4 GHz, whereas the nubia V18 utilizes a more powerful Snapdragon 625 at 2.0 GHz, along with double the RAM at 4GB.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the nubia V18 offers a better 8 MP front camera compared to the Max XL's 5 MP.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Max XL at 3990 mAh and the nubia V18 at 4000 mAh, but the Max XL supports 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android Nougat, but the nubia V18 can be upgraded to Android Oreo, providing a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE Max XL
ZTE nubia V18
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
For Boost/Virgin MobileAlso known as ZTE Blade X Max for Sprint/Cricket
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.01"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 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 (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3990 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3990 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2
Reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.1 x 83.8 x 9.4 mm (6.5 x 3.30 x 0.37 in)
158.7 x 75.5 x 7.8 mm (6.25 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
180 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (2CA)
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass