ZTE nubia RedMagic vs ZTE nubia V18
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
ZTE nubia RedMagic
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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
ZTE nubia RedMagic
Better display
Even
Lighter body
ZTE nubia V18
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6 | 6.01 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2160 | 2160 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 402 | 402 |
| Glass Type | Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass | — |
| Screen-to-body | 78.5 | 77.8 |
Platform
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 506 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 7.1 |
Memory
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 24 MP, f/1.7 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2 | 8 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3800 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
Body
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Dinorex T2X-1), aluminum back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 158.1 | 158.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.5 | 7.8 |
| Weight (g) | 185 | 170 |
| Width (mm) | 74.9 | 75.5 |
Launch
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, April. Released 2018, April | 2018, March. Released 2018, March |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic | 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, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4.1 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic | ZTE nubia V18 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both ZTE nubia RedMagic 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.
ZTE nubia RedMagic reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 24 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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