ZTE Iconic Phablet vs ZTE nubia Z18 mini
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
ZTE Iconic Phablet
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ZTE nubia Z18 mini
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
Better display
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | ZTE Iconic Phablet | ZTE nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 2160 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 258 | 424 |
| Screen-to-body | 68.9 | 80.2 |
Platform
| Spec | ZTE Iconic Phablet | ZTE nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | — | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 512 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm | Snapdragon 660 |
| Process (nm) | — | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | nubia UI |
| OS Version | 4.3 | 8.1 |
Memory
| Spec | ZTE Iconic Phablet | ZTE nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | ZTE Iconic Phablet | ZTE nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Depth | — | 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Lens | 8 MP | 24 MP, f/1.7 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | ZTE Iconic Phablet | ZTE nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1 MP | 8 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | ZTE Iconic Phablet | ZTE nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3200 | 3450 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
Body
| Spec | ZTE Iconic Phablet | ZTE nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 160 | 148 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.4 | 7.6 |
| Weight (g) | — | 153 |
| Width (mm) | 81.3 | 70.6 |
Launch
| Spec | ZTE Iconic Phablet | ZTE nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, January. Released 2014, Q1 | 2018, April. Released 2018, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | ZTE Iconic Phablet | ZTE nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | CDMA 800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | 1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | CDMA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | ZTE Iconic Phablet | ZTE nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 5 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | ZTE Iconic Phablet | ZTE nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | ZTE Iconic Phablet | ZTE nubia Z18 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both ZTE Iconic Phablet and ZTE nubia Z18 mini are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
ZTE nubia Z18 mini packs a 3450 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
ZTE nubia Z18 mini reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 24 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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