ZTE nubia Z18
The ZTE nubia Z18 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Mid-range · Android 8.1 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.99" · 148.6 x 72.6 x 8.6 mm (5.85 x 2.86 x 0.34 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
RAM6GB | 8GB
Storage128GB | 64GB
Main Camera24 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Sharp 403 PPI screen
✓5.99" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,450 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, September. Released 2018, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
OS
Android 8.1 (Oreo), nubia UI 6
RAM
6GB | 8GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
403 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
24 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,450 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
172g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
148.6 x 72.6 x 8.6 mm (5.85 x 2.86 x 0.34 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE nubia Z18 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
No, the ZTE nubia Z18 does not have NFC.
No, the ZTE nubia Z18 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, QC4).
No, the ZTE nubia Z18 does not support a memory card.
The ZTE nubia Z18 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
No, the ZTE nubia Z18 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE nubia Z18 ships with Android 8.1 (Oreo), nubia UI 6.
The ZTE nubia Z18 uses USB Type-C, OTG.
The ZTE nubia Z18 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The ZTE nubia Z18 has 5.0, A2DP, LE.
