ZTE nubia RedMagic
#3370
ZTE nubia X
#3421Category Breakdown
ZTE nubia RedMagic
ZTE nubia X
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
46.045.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.658.5
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16 MP
Main Camera Details
24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, Flame Red
Blue Gold, Sea Blue, Black Gold, Deep Gray, Starry Night (512 GB only)
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Redmagic 1.0
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Nubia UI 6
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Redmagic 1.0
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Nubia UI 6
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Dual fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No