Nubia Z18 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nubia Z18 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Nubia Z18Nubia Z18International · 6GB · 64GB
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Nubia Z18
Nubia Z18
International · 6GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 5.9Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 7.0Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 7.6 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
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1 review
9.1
119 reviews

Technical specifications of the Nubia Z18 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s

Specs Nubia Z18 price compare Nubia Z18
International · 6GB · 64GB 		Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s prices Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5.99" 5.99"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 86% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 72.5 mm
148.6 mm
8.5 mm 		74.9 mm
150.8 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 172 g 194 g
Micro SnapD. 845
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 845
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 338.532
v8 		376.781
v9
Battery 3450 mAh 3400 mAh
Main Camera 1
24 Mpx · ƒ/1.6

2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Nubia Xiaomi
Aliases NX606J Polaris

Release Date
Release date September 2018,
5 years ago 		March 2018,
6 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Nubia Z18
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s
Nubia Z18
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s
Size
72.5 mm • 148.6 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.9 mm • 150.8 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 172 g 194 g
Usable surface 86 % 82 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Glass, Metal, Ceramics
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Red
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 5.99" 5.99"
Type LCD IPS • JDI LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 96% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.7
Is it comfortable?
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9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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8.8
Number of reviews
--
119 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
338.532
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 28% of devices
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376.781
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 69% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • DTS / DTS X
-

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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8.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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9.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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9.5
Number of reviews
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119 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 24 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Samsung Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.6 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.55"
2
Camera type


Telephoto lens
Resolution
24 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.6
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.20 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
97
Mobile
101
Photo
88
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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9.6
Quality of nighttime photos
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8.6
Quality of selfies
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6.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.7
Number of reviews
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119 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B27 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800 Japan)
  • B19 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC6 (2Ghz)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.542 W/Kg on head
1.593 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.950 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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9.5
Quality of the GPS
--
9.5
And the WiFi?
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9.6
Number of reviews
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119 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
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3400 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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119 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 0%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 63%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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119 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 502 --

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