ZTE nubia Z18 mini vs ZTE Zmax
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
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
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z18 mini | ZTE Zmax |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 2160 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| PPI | 424 | 258 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 80.2 | 65.7 |
Platform
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z18 mini | ZTE Zmax |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Adreno 305 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | nubia UI | — |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 4.4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z18 mini | ZTE Zmax |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z18 mini | ZTE Zmax |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Depth | 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Lens | 24 MP, f/1.7 | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z18 mini | ZTE Zmax |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2 | 1.6 MP |
Battery
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z18 mini | ZTE Zmax |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3450 | 3400 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| stand by | — | Up to 360 h |
| talk time | — | Up to 14 h |
Body
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z18 mini | ZTE Zmax |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 148 | 162.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 153 | 189.9 |
| Width (mm) | 70.6 | 83.8 |
Launch
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z18 mini | ZTE Zmax |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, April. Released 2018, April | 2014, September. Released 2014, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z18 mini | ZTE Zmax |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 1700, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 2, 4, 7, 12 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or Cat3 100/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z18 mini | ZTE Zmax |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z18 mini | ZTE Zmax |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | ZTE nubia Z18 mini | ZTE Zmax |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both ZTE nubia Z18 mini and ZTE Zmax 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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