ZTE nubia RedMagic
#2806
ZTE nubia X
#2581Category Breakdown
ZTE nubia RedMagic
ZTE nubia X
Performance
78.582.5
Camera
38.149.2
Display
58.958.9
Battery
27.127.1
Build
80.477.0
Connectivity
65.660.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.047.8
Summary
- The ZTE nubia RedMagic features a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the ZTE nubia X has a slightly larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, offering a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the RedMagic is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, whereas the nubia X utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, providing better processing capabilities.
- The RedMagic's rear camera is 24 MP compared to the nubia X's dual rear setup of 16 MP and 24 MP, but the nubia X lacks a front-facing camera.
- Both devices have a 3800 mAh battery with 18W charging, but the RedMagic includes a headphone jack, which the nubia X does not.
- Build quality is similar, with the RedMagic using Dinorex glass and aluminum, while the nubia X features Gorilla Glass 3 and a glass back, making it slightly more premium in feel.
- Both run Android 8.1, but the RedMagic uses Redmagic 1.0, while the nubia X runs Nubia UI 6, affecting the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE nubia RedMagic
ZTE nubia X
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.1 x 74.9 x 9.5 mm (6.22 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
154.1 x 73.3 x 8.4 mm (6.07 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight
185 g
181 g
Materials
Glass front (Dinorex T2X-1), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Red, Flame Red
Blue Gold, Sea Blue, Black Gold, Deep Gray, Starry Night (512 GB only)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 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, aptX, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
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
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Redmagic 1.0
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Nubia UI 6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Dual fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass