ZTE Blade A5 2020 vs ZTE nubia V18
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
ZTE Blade A5 2020
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ZTE nubia V18
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
ZTE nubia V18
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
ZTE nubia V18
Lighter body
ZTE Blade A5 2020
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | ZTE Blade A5 2020 | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.09 | 6.01 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1560 | 2160 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 282 | 402 |
| Screen-to-body | 80 | 77.8 |
Platform
| Spec | ZTE Blade A5 2020 | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | IMG8322 | Adreno 506 |
| Chipset Name | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 7.1 |
Memory
| Spec | ZTE Blade A5 2020 | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | ZTE Blade A5 2020 | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Lens | — | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | ZTE Blade A5 2020 | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | ZTE Blade A5 2020 | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3200 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
Body
| Spec | ZTE Blade A5 2020 | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 156.7 | 158.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 7.8 |
| Weight (g) | 155 | 170 |
| Width (mm) | 72.6 | 75.5 |
Launch
| Spec | ZTE Blade A5 2020 | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, July 16 | 2018, March. Released 2018, March |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, July 16 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | ZTE Blade A5 2020 | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38 - International | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | ZTE Blade A5 2020 | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | Unspecified | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | ZTE Blade A5 2020 | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | ZTE Blade A5 2020 | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both ZTE Blade A5 2020 and ZTE nubia V18 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
ZTE nubia V18 packs a 4000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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