The ZTE has launched another smartphone in the Chinese market with a name ZTE Nubia Z18 mini. Basically, there is nothing mini on this phone as it packs an impressive specs sheets and a powerful processor all wrapped in a big screen size of 5.7-inch IPS LCD display.
Just as you have seen this is not a small phone to warrant a mini name. Maybe, just maybe the price is mini. Let’s see…
Key Features and Specs of ZTE Nubia Z18 mini.
- Display: 5.7 inches, 1080 x 2160 Pixels
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core with 6GB RAM
- Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Memory: 64GB/128GB inbuilt expandable up to 256GB SDcard
- Camera: Dual 24MP + 5MP rear and 8MP front camera
- Fingerprint Scanner
- Network: 4G
- Battery: 3450mAh Nonremovable
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Design and Display.
On the design, the ZTE Nubia Z18 mini sport a beautiful body design that features both Aluminium alloy and Glass. It measures 148 mm x 70.6 mm x 7.6 mm with 153 grams in weight and it’s available in Black, Gold-Gold, White, Champagne, Violet, and Blue colors variant.
The front area of this device is bezel-less with 80% screen to body ratio and it has a 2.5D curved glass and a Corning gorilla glass which makes it scratch resistant. The display size is 5.7 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 Pixels and 424ppi density.
Camera and Storage.
For photography, the ZTE Nubia Z18 Mini has an impressive dual rear camera of 24-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor with an LED flash and other regulars features on it.
The selfie camera is also great as it snaps with 8-Megapixels with f/2.0 aperture, and 80-degree wide-angle field of view. The front camera also comes with Face recognition which can also serve as a security feature apart from the fingerprint sensor.
The onboard storage of this phone will depend on the model and how much you are willing to pay. The ZTE Nubia Z18 Mini comes with 64GB and 128GB which is also expandable up to 256GB using a micro SD card.
Hardware and Software.
On the hardware, the ZTE Nubia Z18 Mini flaunts a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core SoC paired with 6GB of RAM. It has a nonremovable battery capacity of 3,450 mAh with a fingerprint sensor for security and also a 4G data support. The ZTE Nubia Z18 Mini has a NeoSmart AI which was designed by ZTE and it comes along with a dedicated voice button.
Price of ZTE Nubia Z18 Mini.
The ZTE Nubia Z18 Mini is now available in China and it sells at a price of $286 to $334. In Nigeria, the ZTE Nubia Z18 Mini will sell at a price ranging from 100,000 Naira to 120,000 Naira depending on the model.
General features of ZTE Nubia Z18 Mini
| Here are the few Features and specs of ZTE Nubia Z18 Mini |
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| Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Internal memory: 64GB/256GB |
| External memory: Yes up to 256GB. |
| RAM: 6GB. |
| BUILD and DESIGN |
| Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus, Octa-Core 4×2.2GHz Kryo + 4×1.84 GHz Kryo |
| Dimension: 148 mm x 70.6 mm x 7.6 mm |
| GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 512. |
| SIM Type: Dual Nano-SIM |
| weight: 153g. |
| DISPLAY |
| Screen size: 5.7 inches. |
| Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2160 Pixels. |
| Screen protection: Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Screen Resolution Density: 424ppi. |
| Display Type: IPS, LCD Capacitive Touchscreen. |
| LED flash: Yes. |
| COLORS |
| Silver |
| CAMERA |
| Rear: Dual 24MP + 5MP |
| Front: 8MP with 80 Degree Wide Angle Lens, F2,0 Aperture, 1.12 um pixel size, Face recognition. |
| Main camera features: Autofocus, Continuous shooting, Digital zoom, Exposure compensation, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, ISO settings, Panorama, Scene mode Self-timer, Touch focus, White balance settings, CMOS Sensor, Phase Detection, 6P Lens |
| NETWORK |
| 2G GSM: Yes, GSM : 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
| 3G WCDMA: Yes, UMTS : 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz. |
| 3G WCDMA EVDO: – |
| 4G LTE: Yes, LTE : 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 MHz. |
| CONNECTIVITY |
| WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 802.11 n 5Ghz, Wi-Fi Direct, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| wi-fi hotspot: Yes. |
| Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS: Yes. |
| Infrared Blaster: No. |
| Bluetooth tethering: Yes. |
| USB Tethering: Yes. |
| USB port: Yes, Type-C USBv2.0, With OTG. |
| INTERNET |
| HSPA+: Yes. |
| GPRS: Yes. |
| EDGE: Yes. |
| 3G/WCDMA/HSPA/NFC: Yes. |
| 4G LTE: Yes. |
| ENTERTAINMENT |
| Music Player: WAV, AAC+, OGG, FLAC, MIDI, WMA, MP3, AMR, AAC, eAAC+. |
| Video player: 3GP, H.264, MKV, DivX, AVI, xVID, WMV, FLV, MP4, H.265. |
| FM Radio: Yes. |
| Loudspeaker: Yes. |
| Ear Phone jack: Yes. |
| Instant Messaging: Yes. |
| SMS, MMS: Yes. |
| Push Email: Yes. |
| SENSOR |
| fingerprint: Yes. |
| Digital Compass: Yes |
| Accelerometer: Yes. |
| Proximity Sensor: Yes. |
| Light Sensor: Yes. |
| Barometer: No. |
| Heart Rate Monitor: -. |
| Gyroscope: Yes. |
| Hall: No. |
| Face Unlock: Yes |
| Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes. |
| Voice Control: yes. |
| Other features |
| Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GPS. |
| Map: Yes. |
| Water Resistant: No. |
| Dust Resistant: No |
| Wireless Charging: No. |
| Video Streaming: Yes. |
| Active Noise Cancellation: Yes. |
| BATTERY |
| Capacity: 3450mAh Battery (Non Removable). |
| Talk Time: Up to 12 Hours |
| Standby Time: Up to 290 Hours |
| Browsing Time: Up to 9 Hours |
| Music Play Time: Up to 26 Hours |
| Charging Time: Up to 4 Hours |
| fast charging: Yes |
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