ZTE nubia Play
#955ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite
#953Category Breakdown
ZTE nubia Play
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite
Performance
70.873.0
Camera
47.947.9
Display
88.588.5
Battery
63.058.5
Build
66.866.8
Overall
67.067.0
Summary
- The ZTE nubia Play and ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite both feature a 6.65-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset, but the RedMagic 5G Lite offers more RAM at 256GB compared to the Play's maximum of 128GB.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both models featuring a 48 MP main sensor and a similar setup for ultrawide, macro, and depth lenses, along with 4K video recording capabilities.
- Battery capacity is the same at 5100 mAh, but the Play supports faster charging at 30W, while the RedMagic 5G Lite is limited to 18W.
- Both phones run on Android 10 with nubia UI 8.0, ensuring a consistent software experience, though neither includes stereo speakers or a headphone jack.
- Build dimensions are identical, but the RedMagic 5G Lite is slightly heavier at 215g compared to the Play's 210g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE nubia Play
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite
General
Release Date
2020, April 21
2020, June 19
Announced
2020, April 21
2020, June 19
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 5G Lite
Display
Size
6.65"
6.65"
Type
AMOLED, 144Hz
AMOLED, 144Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 620
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
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, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
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, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, (wide)
12 MP, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
5100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5100 mAh
Li-Ion 5100 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
171.7 x 78.5 x 9.1 mm (6.76 x 3.09 x 0.36 in)
171.7 x 78.5 x 9.1 mm (6.76 x 3.09 x 0.36 in)
Weight
210 g
215 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, nubia UI 8.0
Android 10, nubia UI 8.0
OS Version
Android 10, nubia UI 8.0
Android 10, nubia UI 8.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No