ZTE Nubia Series
Processor: Mediatek MT6737, Mediatek MT6750, Mediatek Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755, Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939, Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250, Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 660, Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 765G, Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 835, Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 845, Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 855, Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 855+, Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 865, Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 888 5G, Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 888+ 5GGraphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720 MP2, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, Qualcomm Adreno 200, Qualcomm Adreno 405, Qualcomm Adreno 505, Qualcomm Adreno 506, Qualcomm Adreno 510, Qualcomm Adreno 512, Qualcomm Adreno 530, Qualcomm Adreno 540, Qualcomm Adreno 620, Qualcomm Adreno 630, Qualcomm Adreno 640, Qualcomm Adreno 650, Qualcomm Adreno 660
Display: 5.00 inch, 5.20 inch, 5.50 inch, 5.70 inch, 5.99 inch, 6.00 inch, 6.26 inch, 6.42 inch, 6.65 inch, 6.67 inch, 6.80 inch
Weight: 0.138kg, 0.147kg, 0.153kg, 0.155kg, 0.157kg, 0.158kg, 0.162kg, 0.164kg, 0.165kg, 0.168kg, 0.17kg, 0.172kg, 0.173kg, 0.18kg, 0.181kg, 0.185kg, 0.186kg, 0.19kg, 0.193kg, 0.198kg, 0.21kg, 0.215kg, 0.218kg, 0.22kg
Price: 100, 280, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 700 euro
Average of 264 scores (from 444 reviews)
ZTE Nubia Z9 mini
The ZTE Nubia Z9 mini is a simple bar-shaped smartphone for a fairly moderate price, which focuses on the details necessary for a pleasant user experience. Edges are curved and the back cover comes with a beautiful metallic finish and a slightly textured feel. The device itself feels solid in hand and users can choose from two colors; black or white. The Android 5.0.2 Lollipop smartphone comes with a 5.0 inch 1080p CGS screen with 441 ppi, which produces stunning images with good saturation. There is a Snapdragon 615 chipset with a quad-core Cortex A53 and a quad-core Cortex A50 clocked at 1.5 GHz and 1.0 GHz, respectively. Complementing the powerful processor is an Adreno 405 GPU, 2 GB RAM and an internal storage of 16 GB. The ZTE Nubia Z9 mini comes with a 16 MP autofocus camera and a secondary 8 MP front shooter. The image quality is top notch thanks to the Sony technology and f/2 aperture. Other features are Bluetooth 4.0, an FM radio, A-GPS and microUSB 2.0. The ZTE Nubia Z9 mini comes with a non-removable Lithium-Ion battery rated at 2900 mAh.Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Z9 miniProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 405
Display: 5.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.147kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
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Reviews
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
If you think about it though, all the praise and positive publicity the bezel-free Nubia Z9 is getting will be worth nothing if the price tag scares you away. We're not saying it's not fair for what the phone offers but's it's serious cash for a phone from a second-tier maker.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/08/2015
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
The ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini is a strong contender for the title of Best Mid-Price Smartphone on the market. With its large battery, excellent camera, up-to-date version of Android, high-quality HD screen and top-end looks and build quality, you can’t seriously ask for more for the money.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/18/2015
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
If you have a budget above 15k and need the best camera a smartphone can offer, then you need to look no further than the ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini. On the other hand, if you need your phone to perform, then the Asus Zenfone 2 is a much better option. If your budget is below 15k, then the Xiaomi Mi 4i offers the same performance as the Nubia Z9 Mini and a slightly less impressive camera, at Rs. 12,999.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/16/2015
Rating: Total score: 73%
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The Nubia Z9 Mini's camera performance left us pleasantly surprised. We would recommend this phone to anyone looking for a great camera in a smartphone that costs less than Rs. 20,000. Do bear in mind that the ZTE still needs to work on a few kinks in the software and that call quality is not up to the mark either. If you are willing to look past those issues, this phone should serve you well. Hopefully an over-the-air update will fix these issues soon.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/12/2015
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Z11 MiniProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 405
Display: 5.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.138kg
Price: 300 euro
Links: ZTE homepage Nubia Z11 Mini (Model)
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Gogi.in Archive.org version
The Nubia Z17 Mini is a good handset, good performance, above average camera and battery life is pretty decent. Dual camera portrait mode was not that happening. Now this handset is priced at Rs. 19,999 would have been great if it was priced at under Rs. 15K.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Gogi.in Archive.org version
I just got the Nubia Z17 Mini today for the review. This handset comes with dual camera setup and price is Rs. 19,999. The full review will be up soon for now you can check what are the contents you will get inside the box – Unboxing the Z17 Mini.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/20/2017
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Nubia Z11 Mini is the best camera phone you can buy in the sub-20K smartphone category. Period. Further, the good design, commendable display and the decent battery life add to the overall experience. However, its performance is a bummer. If you’re willing to compromise performance for a good camera, then go for the Nubia Z11 Mini. If you want a better overall performer, though, the Redmi Note 3 and LeEco Le 2 are better options.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/10/2016
Rating: Total score: 67%
Source: Tech2.in.com Archive.org version
What I liked about the Z11 Mini was its design and that camera. What I did not like was the battery life and the outdated Android 5.1.1 Lollipop software. And it is a tough market out there with a lot of choices in the budget smartphone range. The ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini priced at Rs 12,999, does not stand a chance against the mighty Moto G4 Plus even though its priced higher at Rs 14,999. The same can be said about the current king of the ring, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, which is priced Rs 11,999, but packs in better hardware and a bigger battery.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% features: 70% display: 80% mobility: 65% workmanship: 75%
Source: The Mobile Indian Archive.org version
Specification wise, the ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini at Rs 12,999 is a decent device, though not the best option. It fulfills what it promises such as a good looking phone with good chipset and camera. But it's the few small chinks in its armour that lets it down. Its biggest drawback is its older Android OS which makes it case very weak. Nubia thus should release the Android Marshmallow atleast if not Android Nougat but it has to act fast if it wants to make the Z11 Mini a mighty smartphone in the sub-Rs 15,000 segment.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2016
Source: Fone Arena Archive.org version
Overall, we feel that the Nubia Z11 mini is definitely a good looking, well-built device from ZTE’s subrand Nubia. The two cameras are decent, but lacks the consistency sometimes. The combination of Snapdragon 617 and 3GB of RAM is average. The phone doesn’t heat much in heavy duty tasks too and we were pleasantly surprised to see that. The phone supports USB OTG for good, but then it lacks the essential fast charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2016
Source: Yugatech Archive.org version
Nubia Z11 Mini S and Xiaomi MI5S can have nice similarity in camera, design, and battery, but in terms of hardware, Xiaomi MI5S can win over Nubia Z11 Mini not only in terms of antutu. But considering the price, Nubia Z11 Mini S RAM 4GB ROM 64GB version sells at 1499 yuan, $250, RAM 4GB ROM 128GB black golden advanced version at 1899 yuan, $316, but Xiaomi MI5S RAM 3GB ROM 64GB at 1999 yuan, $330, and RAM 4GB ROM 128GB version at 2299 yuan, $383. Therefore, if you don’t pursue too high-end performance, Nubia Z11 Mini S is enough to use, but you are a game lover, we highly recommend choosing Xiaomi MI5S.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2016
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
The Nubia Z11 Mini is a really good attempt to gain some foothold in the burgeoning Indian smartphone market. At a price tag of Rs 14,500, we'd say that it's definitely a value for money device if you're looking for a camera-centric smartphone in that kind of budget. Its downers include a dated operating system and uncertainty about OS updates.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
At this price, the Nubia Z11 Mini offers a great camera and decent overall performance. Yes, the phone has its minor issues but nothing you can’t really live with. The only asterisk on top is whether the company has the conviction to see this phone through to success.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/03/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Connect - Heft 8/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/23/2016
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 74% display: 83% mobility: 83%
Source: Android User DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 100% display: 80% mobility: 90%
Source: FAQsAndroid ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 75% display: 85% mobility: 65% workmanship: 90%
Source: Lupo Kkio IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/25/2016
Rating: Total score: 78% display: 80% mobility: 75% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/30/2016
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 85% features: 75% display: 75% mobility: 70% workmanship: 75%
Source: Esperienza Mobile IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 85% performance: 85% display: 80% mobility: 65% workmanship: 80%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 80% display: 65% mobility: 59% workmanship: 75%
Source: Androidiani IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; high performance; good cameras. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/17/2016
Source: Panorama IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size and lightweight; powerful hardware; impressive design; good battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/10/2016
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; decent cameras. Negative: Unsupport dust avoiding.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/10/2016
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%
ZTE Nubia Z11
The ZTE Nubia Z11 is a high-end smartphone with decent hardware specification. Previously, the ZTE had a loud statement from their Nubia Z9 smartphone which is an effort to push their product series from entry level to mid range products. The ZTE Nubia Z11 is expected to be even better than the predecessor with decent hardware performance and good design. The ZTE Nubia Z11 is packed with an energy-efficient Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 chipset. As for storage, it has 64 GB internal storage with 4 GB RAM, which is quite common only in high-end smartphones in the market. The internal memory can be upgraded via the hybrid microSD card slot. The ZTE Nubia Z11 features an all metal back instead of a glass back offered by its predecessor, which gives a new look. For color options, it features silver, gray, gold and rose gold, which are the common colors featured by metal build smartphones. Its 5.5 inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen supports multi-touch and features a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Its bezels are one of the thinnest featured on a smartphone. This is made possible by bending the light on the edges to give it that unique bezel free design. The screen size is an improvement from the Nubia Z9’s 5.2-inch display. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 can prevent minor scratches and damages on the screen. It has a screen-to-body ratio of approximately 75.2% and a pixel density of approximately 403 ppi. The 16 MP f/2.0 camera with PDAF features optical image stabilization and supports 4K video recording at 30 fps. A dual-LED dual-tone flash is available to ensure bright and clear image quality in the dark. The secondary 8 MP f/2.4 camera is ideal for video calling and selfies and also supports 1080p video recording. The ZTE Nubia Z11 has a non-removable Li-ion 3000 mAh battery. Together with the power efficient chipset, the smartphone is capable of delivering up to 19 hours of 3G talk time, 10 hours of web browsing and 9 hours of video playback. It supports Quick Charge 3.0, which allows charging the battery to 83% in 30 minutes. As for wireless connectivity, it includes Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac with dual-band support, Bluetooth 4.1 with LE support, GPS and NFC. However, there is no FM radio in this smartphone. Moreover, the Nubia Z11 is one of the few devices that allow to enable or disable the second antenna. With this feature, more battery life can be gained when the maximum connection speed is not required. For input/output port, it has a Type-C 1.0 reversible connector with OTG support. The ZTE Nubia Z11 is a serious contender in the high-end market with a slightly more affordable price tag. Hands-on article by Jagadisa RajarathnamSpecifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Z11Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 530
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.162kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: ZTE homepage Nubia Z11 (Model)
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Reviews
Source: The Mobile Indian Archive.org version
To sum up, the Nubia Z11 can be seen as a potential flagship-killer and does give a stiff competition to the OnePlus 3, but its software is the one reason of making it a ‘potential’ and not actual flagship-killer.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2017
Source: Techaeris Archive.org version
If you’re not in the U.S. and can get LTE support for this phone, this is most certainly an excellent phone for the money. It’s going up against the likes of the One Plus and it can hold its own there.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 95%
Source: DxOMark Archive.org version
As with stills, many videos offer accurate target exposures in both bright- and low-light conditions, and autofocus is generally accurate under stable lighting. The apparent lack of video stabilization is an issue, however, making stable movies with even moderate movement a challenge. While shooting video under changing lighting conditions, we also observed slow and inconsistent convergence for exposure and white balance, as well as some autofocus failures.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/18/2017
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
The Nubia Z11 is a worthy flagship device. Priced at Rs 29,999, the smartphone offers powerful specifications along with a great-looking bezel-less display, which is not present in any of the phones available in the market. Along with this, the company is also working on rolling out Android N update. With these specs and price, the Z11 can give a tough competition to the OnePlus 3T , which also has a starting price of Rs 29,999.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Nubia Z11 fails where Nubia phones have traditionally excelled: the camera. However, it's still a really fast smartphone with above average battery life, and what is arguable the best design of 2016. It's a viable alternative to the OnePlus 3T and definitely worth considering.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 81%
Source: India Today Archive.org version
But then, the Z11 has an ace up its sleeve. It's the one and only smartphone in and around its price category to feature a bezel-less display and mind you; it's more than just a gimmick. It's very functional too and oh so very good looking. It has all the ingredients that make a flagship, but comes at half the cost. It won't necessarily kill the OnePlus 3. But, it could be a viable alternative.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/14/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
At the moment, I think the Nubia Z11 is a good challenger to the OnePlus 3 given its overall performance, camera and specs. However, the struggle for Nubia will be in establishing itself as a brand that India knows and trusts. I suggest this phone for those who love to be a bit ahead of the curve when it comes to technology and likes to take funky photos.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/14/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
At the moment, if you’re anywhere except Germany, Spain, Italy, or India (where the Nubia is officially sold), the answer is no. Even in the U.K., where our test phone has operated without a problem on a 4G LTE network, it’s not worth importing one. Confusion and concern over connectivity is a prime reason, along with the high price of the device. An Axon 7 or OnePlus 3 is cheaper, and officially sold in both the U.S. and U.K., and we consider them both just as good as the Nubia Z11.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
However, it does have some quirky software issues. And let's not forget the OnePlus 3 which, at £45 cheaper, will be the more obvious and available choice for many. For a brand most of Europe isn't familiar with yet the Nubia Z11 does make a strong first impression though. That edge-to-edge screen is its obvious big sell and the hardware is decent. The main downside is less to do with the phone itself and more about just how competitive this mid-price market has become.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/17/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
Just like its predecessor, the Nubia Z11 left us with some mixed feelings. The brand has grown a lot and it shows, but for every few things the handset gets right, there still seem to be the one or two oddities that creep in and smear an otherwise great picture.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2016
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Nubia Z11 is a surprisingly accomplished smartphone, but one which may find it difficult to stand out, especially with a price point which is comfortably higher than the similarly powered and styled OnePlus 3.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/12/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The Z11 is a solid flagship offering from Nubia with some interesting camera features, great build quality, and a stunning bezel-less display. While it may be a compelling option for some, there are plenty of Android options available at this point in 2016, and it’s arrival in the US may be a little too late.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85%
Source: Android Headlines Archive.org version
The Nubia Z11 is their current flagship smartphone, and it really does feel like one. Although it’s a bit weird to call this a flagship without a QHD display on board. There’s a lot to like about the Nubia Z11, including its camera and interface. It may not be the perfect phone for everyone, but at its price point, it will definitely stand out. Even though OnePlus does deliver more RAM for just a few bucks more.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/02/2016
Foreign Reviews
Source: Blick DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/10/2017
Source: Android Mag DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/30/2017
Rating: performance: 80% features: 80% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Allround-PC.com DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/27/2016
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Computerbase DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2016
Source: Andro Asia ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 85%
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/02/2016
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 88% display: 80% mobility: 78% workmanship: 90%
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% features: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Game IT ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; metal case; fast fingerprint sensor; support NFC.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/14/2017
Source: Media Trends ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive design; nice display; good cameras; decent hardware; high autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/17/2016
Source: El Confidencial ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; compact size. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/10/2016
Source: Lupo Kkio IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 82% display: 85% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/12/2016
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 90% features: 85% display: 85% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: Megapk IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2016
Rating: Total score: 85% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 75%
Source: Techzilla.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 80% performance: 88% features: 93% display: 87% mobility: 82% workmanship: 90%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 86%
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; decent performance; high autonomy; fast charge; excellent sound.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/24/2016
Source: Notebook Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; good price; excellent display; support quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/06/2016
Source: Androidiani IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; good screen; high performance; decent cameras. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/13/2016
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; nice display; decent cameras; high autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/01/2017
Source: Antyweb PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; nice display; decent cameras; good autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/26/2017
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive display; beautiful design; decent hardware; quality cameras; quick charge. Negative: Relatively high price; sim and microSD are on the same slot; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/21/2016
Source: Svet Androida CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; low price; decent display; good cameras; fast system; flexible fingerprint sensor. Negative: Weak speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/17/2017
Source: Sohoa VN Express VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 80% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini SProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 506
Display: 5.20 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.158kg
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Gadget Diary Archive.org version
In India, the Nubia Z11 mini S is available for ₹16,999 exclusively on Amazon.in. It’s priced well for what it does and if you are looking for a smartphone which offers good design, great display, and a brilliant camera, you can opt for Nubia Z11 Mini S.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: Mobygyaan Archive.org version
Nubia Z11 Mini S boasts a Nubia UI 4.0 which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The user interface offers a variety of features like FiT 2.0, Split Screen, run two accounts on same apps (WhatsApp, Facebook), built-in screen recorder, and much more. The interface uses gesture-based controls, if you swipe from the top-left of the screen, you can draw the gestures to open apps quickly.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/22/2017
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The Z11 mini S has all the makings of a good smartphone, and after spending little more than a week with it, most of these translate well in the real world. Nubia has done a great job in terms of build quality and aesthetics, and this phone is well equipped with plenty of storage and a good processor. Both cameras do a good job in most lighting conditions, and battery life is solid too. There are areas where this phone could have been better, such as faster charging, the inclusion of NFC, and a more polished Android skin.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tech2 Archive.org version
The ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S is a great smartphone, that’s stuck with unfinished software; something that the company can work on and fix. It features the perfect hardware combination and I have no complaints regarding its Rs 16,999 price tag because it offers a lot more than the competition. There’s a capable 23MP camera, great battery life and a premium looking design, one that even gives the Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2-inch model) a run for its money.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 75% display: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Android TV DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 75% display: 80% mobility: 85% workmanship: 85%
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 78% display: 84% mobility: 83%
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/06/2017
Source: Movil Zona ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 75% features: 85% display: 85% mobility: 85%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 84%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 92% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 92% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Smartphone e tablet android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/02/2016
Rating: performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 80% features: 85% display: 85% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 85%
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; good cameras; decent speakers. Negative: Many bloatwares; low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/13/2017
Source: Androidiani IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; nice performance; good cameras; long battery life. Negative: Mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/01/2017
Source: Notebook Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good cameras; long battery life; decent performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/23/2017
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Metal case; good cameras; long battery life; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/24/2016
Source: Toms Hardware Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent display; good hardware; stylish design; metal case.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/22/2016
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 85%
Source: Webriyota.com TR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High resolution cameras; good price; high performance; impressive design. Negative: Short battery life; unsupport fast charge; average video resolution.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/19/2016
ZTE Nubia N1
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia N1Processor: Mediatek Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.19kg
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Gogi.in Archive.org version
The Nubia N1 is a good handset, camera is average (can be improved), battery life is impressive. When you look at this handset and then there is the Redmi Note 4, RN4 is no doubt a better option.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 76%
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
Nubia N1 is the perfect for the budget smartphone buyer, who need a smartphone that won’t die everyday. The long battery is a sure shot winner for the N1. The 480 ppi pixel density display also means that customers who love to watch movies on-the-go get a great experience, without charging the device every few hours. At Rs 12,000, Nubia N1 is a solid buy for those who need that extra battery.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: The Mobile Indian Archive.org version
To conclude, Nubia N1 does scores good marks in terms of battery and overall performance. The smartphone comes with some interesting features in the software department, but still it needs to do a lot in order the software more efficiently.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/28/2017
Source: PC Quest Archive.org version
With 32GB/64GB storage and 5,000mAh battery you can pack your phone with movies and TV shows to kill your time while traveling. The display too is bright enough and we are sure that you’ll enjoy watching them. Nubia N1 has been priced at Rs 11,999 however; you can also consider Moto G4 or the Redmi Note 3.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 60% performance: 50%
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Nubia N1 is a decent smartphone. It’s better than most other Helio P10 powered smartphones we’ve reviewed so far. However, it doesn’t live up to its promise of three day battery life and has a sub-par camera, making it a less than ideal choice. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and Nubia’s own Z11 Mini are better phones to buy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 69%
Source: Tech PP Archive.org version
It has an innovative (if confusing) UI, a good front shooter and a big battery, but those apart, the Nubia N1 is not very different from other notable smartphone falling in the sub-Rs 15,000 segment. And that is not good for it, because the Nubia N1 will be facing some stiff competition from smartphones like Lenovo K6 Power which offers a better multimedia experience at a lower price and Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 3 and Redmi 3S Prime which fall in the same category, and come with good battery life and a better UI. If all you need really is battery which can easily last for 2-2.5 days and a great front selfie shooter, the Nubia N1 comes as a great option for Rs. 11,999. The problem, however, is that most users want just a bit more.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/05/2017
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
Nubia devices are generally quite good looking, but unfortunately, that's not the case with the N1. Apart from the camera there's nothing extra ordinary about this device. On the contrary, there are smartphones like Coolpad Note 5 and Moto G4 which have better specifications and look good too, despite falling under the same price bracket as the Nubia N1. Consequently, we don't think that the Nubia N1 is a value-for-money smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Andro Asia ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 50% display: 70% mobility: 100%
Source: Game IT ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High autonomy; decent cameras. Negative: Low performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/26/2017
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 76% display: 69% mobility: 95% workmanship: 79%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/02/2016
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/30/2016
Rating: Total score: 79% features: 75% display: 75% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Androidiani IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent cameras; high autonomy; nice performance; solid workmanship. Negative: Mediocre ergonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/05/2017
Source: Android.com.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 69% performance: 50% display: 50% mobility: 90%
ZTE Nubia Z11 Max
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Z11 MaxProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 510
Display: 6.00 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 0.19kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
Xiaomi's Mi Max, which is one of the main competitors for the Z11 Max, offers the latest version of Android, a cohesive UI and is also priced cheaper at around $245. The only things that are better on the Z11 Max than the Mi Max are its rear camera, the AMOLED screen and the design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 65%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Techzilla.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% performance: 80% display: 85% mobility: 90% workmanship: 75%
Source: Batista70Phone IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 30%
Source: Tutto App Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 87% features: 80% display: 86% mobility: 93% ergonomy: 79%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 71% features: 82%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 78% display: 80% mobility: 85% workmanship: 82%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 80% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 75% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Androidiani IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; decent cameras; nice speakers. Negative: Many bloatwares; low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/11/2017
ZTE Nubia Z9 Max
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Z9 MaxProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 405
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.165kg
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 81% display: 75% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
ZTE Nubia N1 Lite
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia N1 LiteProcessor: Mediatek MT6737
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.172kg
Price: 100 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
So, there you have it for this quick look at the Nubia N1 Lite! This entry-level smartphone may be an appealing starter device for some, or for those who are budget conscious. Stay tuned with Android Authority as we continue to bring you more great coverage from MWC 2017!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/03/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Android Mag DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 91% performance: 60% features: 60% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Zona Movilidad ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice display; decent cameras. Negative: Plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/17/2017
Source: Smartphone e tablet android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/18/2017
Rating: performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Toms Hardware Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 86% features: 65% display: 76% mobility: 84% ergonomy: 82%
Source: Batista70Phone IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 68% price: 70% display: 50% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 85% display: 80% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 75%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 68%
Source: Androidiani IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High autonomy; fast fingerprint sensor; nice design. Negative: Low performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/01/2017
ZTE Nubia M2
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia M2Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 506
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.168kg
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The Nubia M2 looks pretty good and performs quite well. The display is nice to watch content on and battery life is impressive. Unfortunately, it runs an outdated version of Android and there is no news of updates at this point. Some users might find the UI confusing as well. Camera performance is good during the day but suffers in low light. Other devices such as the Moto G5s and the Xiaomi Mi A1 (Review) offer roughly the same hardware for less money, making the Nubia M2 feel overpriced.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Source: KL Gadget Guy Archive.org version
At RM1,699, The Nubia M2 is truly a stylish dual camera phone that will definitely appeal to those looking for a smartphone with a unique design without breaking the bank, if you can do without having the latest Android software and the dual camera’s mediocre performance, then you won’t find any major issues on the Nubia M2, it is a reliable smartphone that gets the essentials right.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/24/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Batista70Phone IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 80% display: 90% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Techzilla.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 75% performance: 85% display: 75% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 80% features: 80% display: 78% mobility: 97% ergonomy: 80%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 75% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
ZTE Nubia M2 Lite
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia M2 LiteProcessor: Mediatek MT6750
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.164kg
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Yugatech Archive.org version
The Nubia M2 Lite is certainly an interesting device. It has a respectable screen, an excellent set of cameras, and a good number of features and gestures. On the downside, though, it falls short on battery life and still runs on an outdated version of Android. With a price tag of Php6,499 (see listing here), the Nubia M2 Lite is certainly a contender. So can it compete in the budget segment? If they can at least address some of its shortcomings like updating its OS, the answer to that is yes.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/05/2018
Source: Fone Arena Archive.org version
The Nubia M2 Lite scores when it comes to design and build quality however, the back of the phone is slippery and you must use a back cover to get a better grip. Lack of Full HD display and Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) is also a let down especially at Rs. 13,999 price point. The front camera is good for selfies but still it is not exceptional. There are several other options that you can choose in the sub Rs. 15,000 category.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/13/2017
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
The Nubia M2 Lite successfully makes itself stand out on camera and the display fronts. These two factors can tilt the balance in its favour in the budget smartphone market. The handset's battery backup is decent and light-average users should be able to pull it off for around 12 hours straight before plugging it back.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
At Rs 13,999, this phone will struggle against the likes of the Moto G4 Plus or the Moto G5 which seems to be offering a better screen and stock Android. But that does not mean this is a bad phone. Buy it if you want to flaunt a stylish design, and click photos which other phones will struggle with.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/19/2017
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Nubia M2 Lite is a great looking smartphone, but beauty is only skin deep. It pales in comparison to competitors and though selfies are its USP, it's nothing extraordinary there either.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 61%
Source: PC Quest Archive.org version
Nubia products giving the best performance in all segments such as world’s first Borderless smartphone (2015), become one of the first Dolby Atmos-certified phones (2016). Furthermore, the first phone used for professional scientific project photography: the Milky Way (Beijing Planetarium & China Photographers’ Association, 2014), and the first phone with Independent Focus and Exposure Metering (2012). Nubia provides the best photographic experience and not just a smartphone with camera.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/09/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Android TV DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/15/2017
Source: Sin Celular ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price. Negative: No NFC; no USB-C.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/10/2018
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 75% features: 80% display: 75% mobility: 75% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
Source: Batista70Phone IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 80% display: 70% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size and light weight; excellent display; good speakers; fast fingerprint sensor; high performance; silent system. Negative: Low autonomy; poor connectivity; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/16/2017
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; decent hardware; good display. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/18/2017
Source: Top for Phone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; solid workmanship; high gaming performance; excellent display; low price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/02/2018
ZTE Nubia N2
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia N2Processor: Mediatek MT6750
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.18kg
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: India Today Archive.org version
The Nubia N2 is the literal embodiment of the phrase 'form over function'. The smartphone looks stunning and is built exquisitely well. However underneath that beautiful shell are poor internals, un-optimised and buggy software, a substandard screen and average cameras. The saving grace is the huge battery but competing smartphones give comparable battery life thanks to more advanced 14nm Snapdragon chipsets.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: Gogi.in Archive.org version
The Nubia N2 is a very good handset, looks great and feels great. Hardware is powerful, you can play high end games, run heavy app and there is plenty of storage. In camera app there are several modes including professional mode that gives you better manual control.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Andro Asia ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 70% display: 65% mobility: 100%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 73%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 72% features: 80% ergonomy: 80%
ZTE Nubia Z17 Mini
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Z17 MiniProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 510
Display: 5.20 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.155kg
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
It's cheaper than the best UK budget phones, yet blows them out the water on performance. For the money the good-looking Nubia Z17 Mini's hardware is more than adequate, it's just a shame it's not running the latest Android software.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech PP Archive.org version
We are saying it aloud – the Nubia Z17 Mini is one of the best devices present in sub Rs. 20,000 category. The phone performs well in all segments – exceptionally so in the camera department – and did not really disappoint us at any stage. Yes, the battery could have been better and the UI needs a bit of simplifying but other than that, the Z17 Mini is a very solid device. The phone goes up against the likes of the Honor 6X, Moto G5 Plus, Mi A1 and its own cousin, the Nubia Z11 Mini which has a 23.0- megapixel primary camera. The competition in the sub-Rs. 20,000 is stiff and we do not know how well the Z17 Mini will do in the market but in our tests, the phone passed with more than just flying colours. It might not have the hype and hoopla that accompanies some of its competitors, but if you are looking for a great camera phone for under Rs 20,000, then the Nubia Z17 Mini is definitely one of the better options around.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 85% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
The Nubia Z17 Mini offers premium design packaged with good hardware setup. But the USP of the handset - the dual rear camera setup - is far from perfect and could not convince us enough to recommend the phone. If you are looking to buy a dual rear camera smartphone at a similar price point, the Honor 8 or the Gionee A1 could be better alternatives.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: The Mobile Indian Archive.org version
To sum up, the dual-camera setup on the Nubia Z17 Mini does a decent job, while the monochrome mode manages to impress us sometimes. The phone looks premium and is a good performer in daily routine. However, the software is in dire need of optimisation and we hope that the company will surely look into this matter. At the end, when compared to the likes of Moto G5 Plus, Honor 8 Lite, Lenovo P2 and more, the smartphone can be considered as an underdog.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/22/2017
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The Nubia Z17 mini is a bit of an expensive proposition at its current price of Rs. 19,999. Nubia has an exchange offer on Amazon that promises up to Rs. 13,000 off, but a discount that steep would require you to trade in an iPhone 7 or similar phone, so realistically you'd get a far more modest benefit.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
Nubia Z17 Mini is not perfect, but it has a few positives to its name. A good design, capable dual rear cameras and a beautiful display all this makes the Nubia Z17 Mini a highly recommended smartphone in the mid-end segment. However, I also see a great value in the Honor 8 which now sells at an equal price. That phone doesn’t disappoint in the camera department, though I wish it had a slightly better display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: The Mobile Indian Archive.org version
To sum up, the smartphone has its share of hits and misses. The device does manage to give a sleek and premium look, which is a good thing. The phone carries a specs sheet, which is pretty common at this price point, though a dated Android version can be an eyesore for some. As for the competition is concerned, the phone will compete with the likes of Moto G5 Plus, Xiaomi Mi Max, Lenovo P2 and others, which offers come competitive specs at a similar price point.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/06/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: ChinaMobileMag DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/26/2017
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 100%
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 74% features: 77% display: 74% mobility: 77% ergonomy: 77%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% display: 79% mobility: 69% workmanship: 85%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 75% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 75% workmanship: 85%
Source: Smartphone e tablet android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/01/2017
Rating: performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Top for Phone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; great built quality; nice display; USB-C. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/04/2018
ZTE Nubia Z17
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Z17Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 835
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 540
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.173kg
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
There are a few different ways to look at the Nubia Z17, but it definitely is a worthy addition to the 2017 flagship club. With a price tag south of the $500 mark, just the right bit cheaper than the OnePlus 5, the Nubia Z17 is probably the most affordable package with a Snapdragon 835 under the hood. This could've been calculated or coincidental, but ZTE didn't stop there and the phone deserves some credit for trying to over-deliver in terms of audio and imaging too.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/13/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2017
Source: Smartphone e tablet android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/17/2017
Rating: performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice screen with thin frames; high performance; good price. Negative: No headphone jack; no FM radio.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/09/2017
ZTE Nubia M2 Play
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia M2 PlayProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 505
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.157kg
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Nubia M2 Play has its moments, but it’s not a value for money purchase overall. It lacks in the camera department and performance is passable at best. There are better phones available in the sub-10k segment.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
At Rs 8,999, Nubia M2 Play is a good-looking device that surely can be termed value for money. It has a decent camera and battery. Facing tough competition from the likes of Motorola E4, Nubia M2 Play manages to hold up quite well. On the whole, M2 Play is worth the buck you will spend on it.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Gadget Diary Archive.org version
The handset comes with a 3000mAh battery and it can easily last for one day of regular usage. The Nubia M2 Play has been launched at 8,999 INR and the overall experience of the handset justifies the price. If you are restricted by a budget of 9,000 INR, the Nubia M2 Play is definitely a phone you can consider.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/05/2017
Source: The Techy Archive.org version
The Nubia N1 Lite was also unveiled in India just a while back. It was made available in India priced at Rs. 6,999/- on Amazon.in starting from May 22, 2017, at 12:00 PM. Nubia was introduced to us in October 2012 which mainly emphasizes on bringing high-end, innovative smartphones for the users like us. Nubia has now announced this N1 Lite smartphone in India by keeping in mind the aspirations of Indian consumers focusing on performance and reliability.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/20/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Smartphone e tablet android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/18/2017
Rating: performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
ZTE Nubia Z17s
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Z17sProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 835
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 540
Display: 5.70 inch, 18:9, 2040 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.17kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
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Reviews
Source: Igeekphone Archive.org version
As for the Nubia Z17 miniS , the relative will be more balanced, the price of 1999 with Snapdragon 653 will be a good choice, and also have a four-camera combination, if not necessarily a full screen and the top of the hardware configuration. ZTE Nubia Z17S just of SP: $541.99 using Coupon Inside: ZTEZ17S and ZTE Nubia Z17 miniS of SP: $368.99 using it too Coupon Inside: ZTEZ17MNS.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/20/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Android Mag DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 88% features: 100% display: 80% mobility: 62%
Source: RP-Online DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/19/2018
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 85%
ZTE Nubia Z17 miniS
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Z17 miniSProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 510
Display: 5.20 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.155kg
Price: 300 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Reviews
Source: Igeekphone Archive.org version
As for the Nubia Z17 miniS , the relative will be more balanced, the price of 1999 with Snapdragon 653 will be a good choice, and also have a four-camera combination, if not necessarily a full screen and the top of the hardware configuration. ZTE Nubia Z17S just of SP: $541.99 using Coupon Inside: ZTEZ17S and ZTE Nubia Z17 miniS of SP: $368.99 using it too Coupon Inside: ZTEZ17MNS.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/20/2017
ZTE Nubia Z17 Lite
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Z17 LiteProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 510
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.168kg
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Make Use Of Archive.org version
Nubia's feature packed Z17 Lite represents incredible value for money. Despite a medicore camera and polarizing software experience, the Z17 Lite is a premium phone in an affordable package.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Igeekphone Archive.org version
Overall, the Nubia Z17 lite have a high-quality camera, although compared with the Nubia Z17 ultimate shrink a lot, however the 6GB + 64G memory combination enough to form the phone run smoothly several Large-scale games, metal integrated body, with excellent feel, dual-band Wi-Fi also permits you to have a faster internet expertise for the pursuit of beauty, love taking pictures of friends, is a good selection.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/23/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 100% mobility: 70% workmanship: 100%
Source: Andro 4 All ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/12/2018
Source: El chapuzas Informatico ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; powerful hardware; nice display; good main camera; fast fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/29/2018
Source: Pplware PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Androidiani IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% features: 75% display: 65% mobility: 60% workmanship: 75% ergonomy: 60%
Source: Chimera Revo IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 75% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice design; decent hardware.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/25/2018
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Top for Phone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; beautiful screen; nice performance. Negative: No B20; no microSD slot; no headphone jack.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/19/2018
Source: Android Portal SK→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 75% display: 90% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%
ZTE Nubia Z18 Mini
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Z18 MiniProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 660
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 512
Display: 5.70 inch, 18:9, 2160 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.153kg
Price: 280 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
ZTE Nubia Red Magic
Gaming, a whole new era created by our generation. Parents use to try keep their kids away from their screens, but now they are in our pockets and there is no escape from them. We used to check / test gaming laptops, trying to figure out which has the best design and specs and now today the same applies to smartphones. What changed over time is hardware. Current hardware has become mainstream and therefore it is hard to find a very distinguishing device from others in the market. The term differentiation could only be supported by design, led lightning etc. Now, what I have is ZTE's newest device, Nubia Red Magic. For some ZTE was going to bankrupt due to some issues with US authorities, luckily they are back with an interesting device for your eyes. As I mentioned earlier, hardware became so common that we see the same chips on every other phone. ZTE preferred to use a Snapdragon 835, a chip from last year. However, there is one difference: It is a overclocked version, which is cool. Equipped with 8 GB of RAM it delivers a proper performance for gaming. But it is not the hardware that makes the difference here, it is the design. The Nubia Red Magic has a cool led panel on its back. Does it make a huge difference? Of course not and it actually adds a small bump on the back. Because of that it is better to place screen looking down on flat surfaces. So why is the Nubia Red Magic an interesting device? Sure there are competitors like Razer Phone 2 or Asus ROG Phone. The trick is the pricing. While both Razer and Asus cost about 700-900$, Nubia is tagged almost half of the price. Maybe they could have picked a better screen since you won't be always in dark places, but I see it as a trade off. Software is specially changed for gaming needs. A few animations have been added to give you the real gaming experience. The led can be configured for different needs. The device comes with a cooling mechanism, but I am not sure how effective it is. It still gets warm a bit. My overall experience is why not? I mean if you are looking for a new device and want to have something cool, shiny with a led on its back the Nubia Red Magic is a go. If you are looking for a cheap gaming phone that will still deliver the Nubia Red Magic is still a go. The main difference compared to all other high-end devices is that with the gaming phones cooling becomes a factor. No matter how long you play, the device has to be kept cool most times. Nubia seems to manage this somehow. Still, it is better to check additional benchmarks. As I said, software is optimized and modified for gameplay, therefore you get stable FPS values during current popular games and with additional software updates it shouldn't be a problem for future games as well. My only concern about this device is the chip. Since it is from last year (yes it is a bit overclocked, but still) I am not sure how long it will stay current and when you will need a new device. All being said, if you are serious about mobile gaming (not laptops of course) and care about your budget the ZTE Nubia Red Magic is a good alternative that you should consider. Hands-on article by Ümit Yılmaz GüneşSpecifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Red MagicProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 835
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 540
Display: 6.00 inch, 18:9, 2106 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.185kg
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: India Today Archive.org version
Therefore, it becomes difficult to recommend the Nubia Red Magic over the others. Maybe the Red Magic Mars with a Snapdragon 845 and capacitive touch triggers should have been the phone Nubia should have brought to India at this stage. Nonetheless, It’s a good start for Nubia and I expect them to compete with the established ones more aggressively.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
That’s it for now! We’re looking forward to giving the Red Magic Mars a much longer look in a full review very soon, but for now, be sure to let us know what you think of Nubia’s latest.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/09/2019
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
We think the Nubia Red Magic will appeal to people who want to show off. You can certainly play games very well, but that doesn't make this phone better than other options at its price level. That's primarily because the processor is now almost two generations behind the curve, and we think a lot of people appreciate dual cameras on a premium device. As for the LED strip and styling, we don't see much value in them. Sure, they look good, but they serve no purpose and in some ways are actually detrimental to the overall usage experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
As much as the design would have you believe you’re holding a gaming smartphone, the performance would leave a lot to be desired. While the phone is built to look like a through and through gaming phone what with RBG lights and air vents, the phone shows its true self when you are actually playing a game. Unless you are buying this phone to play low-end games, this won’t really cut it. In fact, phones like the Poco F1 and the Asus Zenfone 5z and even the Nokia 7 Plus handles gaming much better. If you are planning to spend Rs 29,999 on a phone to play games, there are much better options to go for, just that they won’t be as good looking.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 61%
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
At the price of Rs 29,999, the smartphone offers good value ..
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
Foreign Reviews
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
ZTE Nubia Z18
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Z18Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 845
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 630
Display: 5.99 inch, 18:9, 2160 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.172kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; impressive design; high performance; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/04/2019
ZTE Nubia X
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia XProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 845
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 630
Display: 6.26 inch, 19:9, 2280 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.181kg
Price: 450 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Reviews
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Nubia X is a valiant effort to maximize smartphone screens: the rear display is fully functional, which is certainly a feat compared to earlier efforts at adding a rear screen.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/11/2019
Source: Igeekphone Archive.org version
Nubia X will be offered in three colors and will be on sale next week in China (and certainly also in import). Its price varies from 3299 yuan (418 euros) in version 6 + 64 GB to 4199 yuan (532 euros) in version 8 + 256 GB, through 3699 yuan (469 euros) in version 8 + 128 GB. Note that one of the colors costs 100 yuan more than the others. The eye has opened new dual appointment in Jingdong Mall and will be held November 5 at 10 am officially on sale in Jingdong whole. Right now you can grab a Nubia X 128GB at only $609.99 with coupon code: SDCGNGWW
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/04/2018
Foreign Reviews
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/22/2019
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/25/2019
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive cameras; nice design; solid workmanship.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/02/2019
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; big screen; excellent display; nice selfie camera.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/09/2019
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Long battery life; nice performance; frameless design. Negative: Poor display; average selfie camera.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/24/2019
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; solid workmanship; attractive price; solid workmanship. Negative: Poor main display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/20/2019
ZTE Nubia Red Magic Mars
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Red Magic MarsProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 845
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 630
Display: 6.00 inch, 18:9, 2160 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.193kg
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
Not only is this a great gaming phone — but it’s also generally a very good value option. If you love mobile gaming but don’t want to fork out for the current best gaming phone, the ROG Phone, this is an excellent choice and the best budget gaming phone in town. For those not into gaming, the question will probably be whether or not you can live with the slightly garish gamer design. Either way, this is definitely one to watch.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/26/2019
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Given that Nubia’s Red Magic debuted the better part of a year ago, the slightly-upgraded Red Magic Mars no longer qualifies as the hottest gaming device on the mobile market: in the interim, Razer and Asus both introduced powerful phones with advanced gaming performance features and accessories.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/10/2019
Foreign Reviews
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/22/2019
Source: Chimera Revo IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/30/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 80% features: 85% display: 75% mobility: 75% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/03/2019
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 80% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; nice gaming performance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/09/2019
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 3
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Red Magic 3Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 855
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 640
Display: 6.65 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.215kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Nubia Red Magic 3 is affordable, despite the fact it packs incredibly powerful internals and mind-bogglingly good battery life, but it’s also very rough around the edges. The phone’s AMOLED screen isn’t particularly sharp or color accurate, there are translation issues aplenty within the UI, and third-party app support isn’t as reliable as it would be with more mainstream smartphones. Still, if you want to game, you want a big screen, great speakers, and stacks of power, your money won’t stretch further elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: AnandTech Archive.org version
Overall, I think the best features of the Red Magic 3 remains its 90Hz screen as well as its very large battery capacity. Its performance is also among the best S855 out there. While it’s lacking some other high-end flagship features, particularly in terms of camera versatility, I think it’s still a reasonable package given that the phone retails for only $/€479.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/27/2019
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Red Magic 3 offers amazing value amidst the current gaming smartphone crop; boasting premium performance at a mid-range price. Chuck in special features, such as its turbo fan, a mammoth battery and an abundance of accessories, and the Red Magic 3 is hard to pass up if your number-one priority is gaming on the go.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Nubia Red Magic 3 packs a lot of features for a gaming phone, and it’s also the most affordable Snapdragon 855-powered gaming unit in the market right now. Everything from a high refresh-rate display to the ability to tweak CPU and GPU speeds to a literal fan inside the body and RGB lights, this is essentially what we expect from gaming smartphones these days. But it would’ve been all the more better if the performance also matched the feature list. Unfortunately, the phone doesn’t come across as well-optimised to utilise the sustained high-performance while gaming, as indicated by the frame rates most games delivered. There’s work to do and Nubia could just as well finish the job via a software update.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/10/2019
Rating: Total score: 76%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Nubia Red Magic 3 is affordable, despite the fact it packs incredibly powerful internals and mind-bogglingly good battery life, but it’s also very rough around the edges. The phone’s AMOLED screen isn’t particularly sharp or color accurate, there are translation issues aplenty within the UI, and third-party app support isn’t as reliable as it would be with more mainstream smartphones. Still, if you want to game, you want a big screen, great speakers, and stacks of power, your money won’t stretch further elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/04/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
The ZTE nubia Red Magic 3 left us with very mixed feelings. It is definitely one of, if not the coolest-looking gaming smartphone currently out there. Few have fully embraced the gamer aesthetic quite as boldly. Aggressive, striking lines and colors, plenty go RGB to go around. Going through the specs sheet and especially feature list does solidify the notion of a unique product. The active cooling fan alone is enough to make the Red Magic 3 stand out among the crowd. But even beyond that top-notch build quality, a 90Hz OLED panel, capacitive triggers on the side, a huge battery pack, just to name a few points do make for an excellent hardware package.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/26/2019
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
With the power to play just about anything in the Play Store, a gorgeous high-refresh rate screen, built-in shoulder buttons and official hardware controller accessories, not many phones can beat the Red Magic 3 when it comes to games.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Red Magic 3 is an impressive smartphone tailored towards gamers with features like touch-sensitive bumper buttons, custom cooling and a 90Hz display that can really provide the upper-hand in competitive mobile games, although we do feel a little let-down by the camera offering.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
When you boil it down, having a phone this powerful with a decent camera and long battery life at this price is a total bargain. It's fast, goes all day, can handle any of your games, and controls really well thanks to shoulder buttons and a dedicated gaming mode.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/16/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
All in all, I truly love the Red Magic 3, despite all of its missteps. Most of them are, in my opinion, pretty minor, and the performance and general experience you get for $480 are an incredible value. A lot of these issues could be fixed with software updates, too, so there's always a chance that things will get better. As I mentioned above, if there's anything that stops me from really loving this phone, it's the lack of NFC. If you don't care about that or any of the other flaws I consider to be minor, the Red Magic 3 is an absolute bargain for its asking price. The performance you'll get out of it is likely unmatched, and it offers a fantastic gaming experience if you're looking for it. You can buy it from nubia's online store.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2019
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Know Your Mobile Archive.org version
While a great many of us probably don’t feel we need a gaming phone, it’s becoming hard to ignore the fact that if you’re shopping on a budget but still want cutting-edge specs, this is the kind of device you should probably look into. The Red Magic 3 has a fantastic 90Hz AMOLED screen, brilliant sound, optional physical controls and a massive battery, yet it’s around half the price of the Samsung Galaxy S10. Sure, it lacks features like wireless charging, NFC and water resistance, but these are easy to live without when you consider how much you’re actually getting for less than £500. Add in the optional gaming accessories and the fact that it effectively doubles as a proper games console (even more so when you consider all of those lovely emulators you can download), and the Red Magic 3 becomes even harder to ignore. It may be big and the software has its quirks, but this is one gaming phone you should check out, even if you don’t intend to do any actual gaming on it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/27/2019
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
We have seen a lot of smartphones with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC launching in India at reasonable prices. This is a good thing for smartphone buyers. Nubia has a direct competitor in the form of the Black Shark 2 ₹ 39,999, but has an advantage in terms of pricing. The base variant of the Red Magic 3 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is priced at Rs. 35,999 while the higher variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is priced at Rs. 46,999.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: The Techy Archive.org version
The display on the Red Magic 3 gaming phone is 6.65-inches 1080 x 2340 pixels AMOLED panel with 2.5D corning gorilla glass. It has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 430 nits of brightness and a 388 PPI pixel density. Paired with the 90 Hz refresh rate, it takes gaming to a whole new level. What makes the smartphone even more desirable is the LED strip which runs vertically on the back of the phone, just from below the camera. You also get a Red Magic logo underneath it. The LED light strip can be configured as a notification as well as a warning light for low battery etc.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/20/2019
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
The Red Magic 3 is a gaming phone with highly decent specs for a mere $479 USD. It’s meant to look like a gaming phone and act like a gaming phone, so it has an LED strip down its back and red accents on black all over, as well as a 90hz-capable display. But this phone does not trap its user in a game-obsessed universe – the lights can be deactivated, and you can prolong your battery life to a great extent by skipping use of the phone’s potential high refresh rate until you need it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/19/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
Red Magic 3 is a good gaming smartphone for the asking price. Nubia has put in every element a gamer could have asked for in a phone with focus on good performance and display along with a dedicated gaming mode. Considering the price of the Red Magic 3, this is one of the best deals you can get as of now, especially if you are into gaming.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: India Today Archive.org version
The Red Magic 3 feels like it has been designed by gamers and that’s a good thing if you love games. But if you are looking for a practical all-rounder, you may struggle to find a reason to buy this. As a daily driver, you have to compromise with practicality. This then only makes sense as a secondary device that goes with you in your backpack and comes out when you sit down for an hour-long session of PUBG with friends. Overall, if you want a very powerful smartphone for gaming without hurting your wallet massively, go ahead and buy the Red Magic 3.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
It’s not perfect. The lack of NFC will hurt for many, the single lens lets down an otherwise impressive camera, there is the occasional lack of polish in the UI, and performance — while amazing — is not significantly better than other devices with similar specs. The looks will certainly be unappealing for certain users and the size alone is going to be a deal breaker in some cases.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/11/2019
Source: Igeekphone Archive.org version
What is commendable is that the Red Magic 3 also has a high degree of completion in areas other than games. The typical one is that with the rear single shot of an IMX586, you can take photos that are the same as the mainstream flagship during the day. It is true that the night performance is slightly unsatisfactory and there will be a lack of super wide-angle and super-macro photos. Limited. However, photographs have not been the focus of e-sports mobile phones. E-sports mobile phones are born as partial students. It is very difficult for their cameras to scan from the scanner to the first-line flagship level in some environments.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/14/2019
Foreign Reviews
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/28/2019
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 98% display: 88% mobility: 98% workmanship: 88%
Source: El Androide Libre ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive price; decent hardware; nice gaming performance. Negative: No NFC; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/20/2019
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 75% features: 91%
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; long battery life; great speakers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2019
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 100% mobility: 100%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/16/2019
Rating: Total score: 40% performance: 80% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 50%
Source: Top for Phone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; large AMOLED screen; long battery life; USB-C; mini jack. Negative: No NFC; no double tap; no Always on Display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/06/2019
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Fast device; excellent autonomy; great speakers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2019
Source: Unlimited Tech →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/17/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
ZTE Nubia Z20
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Z20Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 855+
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 640
Display: 6.42 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.186kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Nubia Z20’s second screen may not add a whole lot to the device, but the phone doesn’t really need it – it’s a fine mid-range phone with a great main screen, useful cameras, and snappy processing speed. Most users might find they’re paying for a screen they don’t use, though, so we can’t recommend it for everyone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Manila Shaker Archive.org version
The display is impressive, Curve AMOLED is always a different experience. A flagship SoC at a cheap price. The unique functionality of Pressure-sensitive Fingerprint allows you to assign a command. Good battery life and impressive triple camera set-up. This phone is still unique, immersive, head turner, and worth the price even in 2020.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/08/2020
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Nubia's Z20 is a perfectly good phone, especially at its price point. It performs well, looks good, has a great screen, and a version of Android that isn't overloaded with lots of extra bloat or a heavy custom skin.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
A dual-screen phone won’t be for everyone, but the Z20 is the closest you’re likely to get to a second display with mass-market appeal. A variety of settings and options mean you can use the second display as little or often as you like, while still enjoying all the benefits of the main camera for selfies, but it still feels a little awkward even at the best of times. It’s just a shame that camera isn’t better, with strong hardware let down by software that’s only OK. Then again, factor in the price - and super specs - and the Z20 delivers plenty of bang for its buck.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
A better version of this concept might not be so bad but this particular gamble by Nubia doesn’t quite break even. In the pursuit of solving one problem, they create dozens more. Ultimately, the company’s bet here that the benefits of having a screen on both sides of your phone just doesn't pan out.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/26/2019
Rating: Total score: 55%
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
The nubia Z20 is easily my favorite phone among the ones I've used. The dual-screen implementation is thoughtful, and nubia found multiple ways to make good use of it. The pressure-sensitive edges are a feature I didn't expect to see and it's proven to be pretty useful for me. Meanwhile, the camera is easily the best one I've used, with a pretty great night mode to go along with it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: The Register Archive.org version
The ZTE Nubia Z20 is a great phone. Take away the secondary screen, and it's still a great phone. The camera is solid, it's blazing fast, and there are no obvious compromises. On that basis alone, I'd recommend it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2019
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The Z20 feels forced, like Nubia tried too hard to make it special just for the sake of it. The second screen is a nice conversation opener, but that’s about it. Meanwhile, you can get similar specs and a hassle-free camera experience from many competitors, without spending more. For these reasons, we can’t recommend picking up the Nubia Z20, unless you really like the idea of having a second screen on the back of your phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/24/2019
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
The nubia Z20 has one thing that the rest don't and that's the novelty dual-display design. If you came here because you like exotic phones with quirky features, you will like the Z20 a lot. But if you don't have a particular use case for that secondary screen, you should know that the novelty wears off quite quickly and you will probably get bored with it pretty fast.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
A dual-screen phone won’t be for everyone, but the Z20 is the closest you’re likely to get to a second display with mass-market appeal. A variety of settings and options mean you can use the second display as little or often as you like, while still enjoying all the benefits of the main camera for selfies, but it still feels a little awkward even at the best of times. It’s just a shame that camera isn’t better, with strong hardware let down by software that’s only OK. Then again, factor in the price - and super specs - and the Z20 delivers plenty of bang for its buck.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Igeekphone Archive.org version
For the Nubia Z20, in addition to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus platform, in terms of performance, the photo is also closely followed by the trend to join the 48 Megapixel and three-photo configuration, in the final performance It is also remarkable. I think the biggest improvement of this phone is the continuation of the ultimate pursuit of mobile video in the Nubia Z series. In the past few years, the entire mobile phone market has spent more and more energy on taking pictures. As the masterpiece of Nubia, the Z20 is just the beginning.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/23/2019
Foreign Reviews
Source: Areamobile DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/13/2019
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/31/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 95% display: 88% mobility: 95% workmanship: 80%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 80% display: 85% mobility: 83% workmanship: 82%
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 80% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85%
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Top for Phone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive dual display; elegant design; great built quality; good speakers; high performance; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/08/2020
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive dual display; powerful processor; nice triple cameras; premium design.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/23/2019
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent dual display; powerful hardware; excellent cameras; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/19/2019
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 3S
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Red Magic 3SProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 855+
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 640
Display: 6.65 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.215kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: DxOMark Archive.org version
The Red Magic 3S’s playback performance is dominated by the narrowness of its playback frequency response, which not only results in an overall smothered sound, but also strongly impairs dynamics and spatial performance. On the other hand, its stunning ability to control undesirable sounds, such as noise and distortion, has set a new record for our Playback Artifacts sub-score. However, its recording performance is among the poorest we have tested so far, due to numerous artifacts, very low loudness in every use case, and the impossibility of recording in stereo.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/24/2020
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
With most things remaining the same with only the SoC and storage getting an upgrade, the Red Magic 3s is definitely faster but the experience remains largely the same. As far as gaming smartphones go, the experience is somewhat inferior to the ROG Phone II. Yes, the price too is slightly lesser, but a little more and you get a lot more features, more accessories and a far robust hardware-software integration. Having said that, the Red Magic 3s runs almost all games we threw at it at peak frame rates. Outside of gaming, the Red Magic 3s struggles a bit to get the daily tasks right and as a result, this may not be the perfect daily driver, despite being a good gaming device.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 68% price: 68% performance: 72% workmanship: 62%
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
The Red Magic 3S is a phone I’d love to recommend. The performance for a $480 phone is absolutely fantastic, stopping at nothing I threw at it. Add to that a 90Hz refresh rate, loud stereo speakers, a pretty good camera, long-lasting camera, and unique gaming-oriented features, it’s an overall fantastic package. It continues to be one of the phones that tempts me the most to buy it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Lowyat.net Archive.org version
The Nubia Red Magic 3S, then is an interesting gaming phone. The decked-out variant costs RM2899, which sounds reasonable for a phone with a Snapdragon 855 Plus. It’s good at what it does generally, and is surprisingly good as a camera phone. It also has a good enough battery life to last you a whole day of heavy use. With light use, expect to be able to use it for two days at least.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/10/2019
Source: Android Central Archive.org version
Featuring a 90Hz display and Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 855+ chipset, the Red Magic 3S is a gaming powerhouse. The 5000mAh battery allows you to play all day, and the user interface is akin to pure Android and is free from bloatware. Combine all of that with the fact that it's just $479, and you're getting incredible value.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a good mid-year refresh, but lacks that special wow factor. As of now, there is a lot of competition in this segment, all priced in a similar bracket. The Asus ROG Phone II is a prime example of a gaming phone, which stands out.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/27/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Red Magic 3S builds on the success of its predecessor to provide an almost complete mobile gaming experience. If this is your first foray into the world of gaming phones, the high refresh rate display, front-facing stereo speakers and dedicated gaming mode are a delight to use. However, we’re disappointed with the lack of serious upgrades from the 3, particularly in retaining its chunky bezels and sub-par cameras. The 3S has ultimately fallen victim to Red Magic's very aggressive update cycle.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/22/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
It all boils down to how much you need a gaming phone and how much you are willing to spend on one because the nubia Red Magic 3s lacks in important departments like the camera and market-ready software. Clearly, this phone has been made with gaming in mind,, and everything else comes second.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The Nubia Red Magic 3S is completely gaming-focused and works well for that purpose. The 90Hz refresh rate on the HDR AMOLED panel facilitates smooth gameplay. This phone packs in the best possible hardware for gaming, along with dedicated shoulder buttons. The internal fan helps it run at a lower temperature. However, this phone does very little to stand out in other areas. The camera performance is below average when compared to other devices in this price range.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
The Nubia Red Magic 3S has certain advantages and disadvantages both when compared with the ROG Phone II but only a serious gamer would be that finicky about the details. We would like to conclude by saying that this is a powerful gaming device that can hold its own without the help of any accessories in long gaming sessions.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Business Standard Archive.org version
Nubia Red Magic 3S is delightfully designed and immensely powerful. The Red Magic 3S, at Rs 35,999, needs nothing more than some UI and camera upgrades to find a place among the best mid-level premium devices. But the gamer in you might not want to think so much.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The Red Magic 3 is a great gaming phone and represents amazing value for the money. There are lots of good features, and if you don’t mind the mediocre camera then it is certainly worth considering. Of course, there are other gaming phones out there, including the Black Shark 2, the Asus ROG Phone 2, and the Razer Phone 2. But those physical buttons, the bigger screen, the active cooling, and the price, make the Red Magic 3S a worthy contender.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/31/2019
Source: India Today Archive.org version
The Nubia Red Magic 3S comes in as a brilliant mid-life update to the raw-in-nature Red Magic 3 from a few months ago. It's got a fast and unbeatable performance that gamers are always looking for. And, despite carrying forward the same design, it still looks interesting. And the cherry on top is the all-round refinement that Nubia has made to it as a premium smartphone, with the more fluid and fast stock Android interface. I feel that there's still more Nubia could do to refine the user experience further.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/17/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Red Magic 3S builds on the success of its predecessor to provide an almost complete mobile gaming experience. If this is your first foray into the world of gaming phones, the high refresh rate display, front-facing stereo speakers and dedicated gaming mode are a delight to use. However, we’re disappointed with the lack of serious upgrades from the 3, particularly in retaining its chunky bezels and sub-par cameras. The 3S has ultimately fallen victim to Red Magic's very aggressive update cycle.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/09/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/06/2019
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 90% display: 95% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 88% features: 100% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
Source: El chapuzas Informatico ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; high performance; excellent display; big screen; great speakers; long battery life; fast charging; decent hardware; good cooling system. Negative: Poor cameras; no NFC; no microSD card reader; small fingerprint reader.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/21/2019
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Saggiamente IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/10/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great display; nice gaming performance; fast system; long battery life; excellent cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2019
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 5G
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Red Magic 5GProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 865
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 650
Display: 6.65 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.218kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Talk Android Archive.org version
If you don’t mind the software ‘quirks’ and are fine with ‘okay’ images and want something flashy and sexy and outrageously beautiful to look at with more performance than you can shake a stick at, then the Red Magic 5G is going to light up your life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/07/2020
Source: MrMobile Archive.org version
But in the otherwise relentless dumpster fire that is 2020, there is one bright point: some manufacturers are actually having fun with their hardware again. Earlier in the year Nubia unveiled its RedMagic 5G gaming phone, a device I photographed for the Instagram channel because it sported the most striking paint job I’ve seen in a very long time. And today, that same phone is back in the studio with a new transparent backplate that showcases its halo feature: a 15,000 rpm cooling fan. It's not destined for US shores and doesn't have software complete enough for this market to make a full review possible – but that doesn't mean we can't have a little fun. Join me for an up-close look at my first clear phone in years: the RedMagic 5G Transparent Edition.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/01/2020
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
Those of you considering the RedMagic 5G as a cheaper alternative to the current crop of Snapdragon 865-equipped 5G flagships might want to think twice. Besides the disappointing camera, questionable software, and uncertain updates, this handset is bulky and definitely not water or dust resistant -- fan grilles and all. Plus, if you’re abroad, you already have a roster of affordable 5G flagships to choose from. Yes, the RedMagic 5G is a speed demon, but are you willing to sacrifice usability for specs and performance? That's the all-important question only you can answer.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/23/2020
Source: Phandroid Archive.org version
The Nubia Red Magic 5G is far from being the perfect everyday smartphone. There are devices with much better cameras, software, and battery life, but there are few smartphones out there that live up to their promises. The Red Magic 5G is a gaming-first smartphone that promises best-in-class performance and that’s exactly what it delivers. If all you want is a powerful smartphone that can deliver an impeccable gaming experience, this is the phone you’ve been waiting for.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Red Magic 5G is a top-tier gaming phone with the world’s first 144Hz refresh rate display. Only a handful of games can make the most of that tech, but the list will expand over the next year, making this phone fully future-proof. You’re also getting top-end specs at a mid-range price, but the software lets it down.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Red Magic 5G probably doesn't have mainstream appeal, but a buttery smooth 144Hz display and stellar performance make it one of the very best gaming phones you can buy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
Is the RedMagic 5G smartphone worth the amount of cash you’ll pay for it here in the summer of 2020? It really depends on what your values are. If you absolutely, positively MUST have a smartphone with a 144Hz image refresh rate, this is currently your best bet. You could also look into the iQoo Z1 5G, but we’ve got no hand-on experience with that brand whatsoever, so cannot attest to quality.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
nubia's RedMagic phones have always left a great impression on me due to their hardware, and this one is no different. It retains most of what made the previous phones unique, with the active cooling system, the RGB light strip, high refresh rate, and stereo speakers. I would also say the transition to a glass and metal sandwich ends up being good for the phone, as it feels more sturdy than the previous models, and I actually prefer the new implementation of the RGB lighting. The camera is also good enough for me, and the new sensors do add some versatility.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/07/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Put simply, the Red Magic 5G is one of the very best gaming phones you can buy. The headlining 144Hz display offers a buttery smooth experience like never before, while the speaker system is a contender for best-in-class. Even the cameras have seen a nice upgrade over last year’s 3S. The design and software might prevent it from having mainstream appeal, but for mobile gamers there are few better options.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: New Atlas Archive.org version
All that considered, we'd say the Nubia RedMagic 5G ends up with more in the positives column than the negatives column. It definitely has its problems – which you should be aware of before you buy it – but it brings with it a whole load of mobile power and gaming goodness for an eye-catching price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2020
Source: 9to5google Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/25/2020
Source: JerryRigEverything Archive.org version
Not all gaming phones are created equal... especially on the inside. This Brand new RedMagic 5G gaming phone has a FAN inside. Making it one of the coolest looking phones weve taken apart in awhile. This little motorized hurricane sucks in air from one side to cool the processor (And other random mother board chips) And spits the hot air out the other side of the phone. Today we are going to take apart the Red Magic 5G and see what makes it work from the inside. We'll take a look at the Turbo Cooling fan inside of the Android smartphone, and see if the RedMagic 5g can withstand being taken apart and reassembled. And yes. The fan indeed sucks air in through one side and out the other.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/12/2020
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The Red Magic 5G is all about gaming. And on that front it's got all the goods for success: top-drawer processing, great cooling, long-lasting battery life, a customisable gaming space, 144Hz display, shoulder triggers and optional additional controllers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
We go hands-on with Red Magic's latest gaming phone, the Red Magic 5G, with a Snapdragon 865 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Learn more about it here:
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/02/2020
Source: JerryRigEverything Archive.org version
The Red Magic 5G android smartphone is one of the only phones in existence with an internal cooling fan. Just like a desktop computer, this fan kicks on when the phone is under load, like during an intense game, or tinder swiping real fast. You know how it is. Its time to see if this internal fan makes the phone weaker at all.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/30/2020
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
While the Red Magic 5G features a lot of power for the price, it’s hard to recommend for all but the most serious gamers. Simply put, it doesn’t offer extensive band support for any US carrier, and 5G will never be an option for most US users. While there isn't a direct alternative with all of the bells and whistles for gamers, the OnePlus 8 features similar hardware, more extensive 5G support, and a better camera for a similar price. And if you’re willing to spend more, the LG V60 ThinQ 5G offers sub-6GHz support for all carriers (and mmWave support on Verizon), as well as solid gaming features including dedicated buttons on its optional second display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Red Magic 5G is a top-tier gaming phone with the world’s first 144Hz refresh rate display. Only a handful of games can make the most of that tech, but the list will expand over the next year, making this phone fully future-proof. You’re also getting top-end specs at a mid-range price, but the software lets it down.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: TechTablets Archive.org version
RedMagic 5G Review (global version) A detailed review covering, the build, camera review, 8k video, performance, gaming modes, battery life 90hz Vs 144hz, NFC, video out and more. Snapdragon 865 5G gaming phone with cooling fan, 4500mAh battery, 64MP Sony IMX686 for only 579 euros.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/20/2020
Source: 9to5google Archive.org version
5G smartphones are becoming more commonplace, and one of the cheapest is undoubtedly the Nubia Red Magic 5G.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/17/2020
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Put simply, the Red Magic 5G is one of the very best gaming phones you can buy. The headlining 144Hz display offers a buttery smooth experience like never before, while the speaker system is a contender for best-in-class. Even the cameras have seen a nice upgrade over last year’s 3S. The design and software might prevent it from having mainstream appeal, but for mobile gamers there are few better options.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/14/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Unbox Therapy Archive.org version
The Redmagic 5G is the first smartphone I've tested featuring a blazing fast 144Hz display.
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/04/2020
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
One of the biggest advantages of the Red Magic 5G over the alternatives is the 144Hz display. So far there's no other phone on the market that can achieve this level of smoothness. Hardcore gamers will probably spot the difference between the Red Magic 5G and the second-best option out there - 120Hz. On the other hand, aside from the OS animations and the standard non-gaming apps, there aren't many places where you can show off your 144Hz screen. There's only one game that supports 144fps and only a few that go beyond 60Hz.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Stadt-bremerhaven DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/10/2020
Source: MobiFlip DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: MobiFlip DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/26/2020
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% display: 95% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 82% features: 100% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 98% display: 93% mobility: 93% workmanship: 88%
Source: Andro 4 All ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 95%
Source: El chapuzas Informatico ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; high performance; excellent display; great speakers; good cooling system; nice connectivity. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/21/2020
Source: 4G News PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 66% price: 60% performance: 90% display: 70% mobility: 60% workmanship: 60%
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/23/2020
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Saggiamente IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Chimera Revo IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 65% price: 70% display: 90% mobility: 69% workmanship: 80%
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 95% mobility: 84% workmanship: 75%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 85% features: 95% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High display; top performance; support 5G. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/30/2020
Source: Bright.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent hardware; nice gaming performance; support 5G; good price; quick charging. Negative: Too many bugs; heavy and bulky.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/20/2020
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/14/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/23/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 55%
Source: Antyweb PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good cooling system; nice display; mini jack; good price; beautiful design. Negative: No NFC; poor cameras; no microSD card slot; heavy and bulky.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/09/2020
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 98% features: 93% mobility: 73% workmanship: 92%
Source: Danviet VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive display; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/16/2020
ZTE Nubia Play 5G
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Play 5GProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 765G
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 620
Display: 6.65 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.21kg
Price: 350 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Foreign Reviews
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; nice display; great quad cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/22/2020
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 5S
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Red Magic 5SProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 200
Display: 6.65 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.22kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Tech Advisor
Everything I said in that review applies here. The 144Hz refresh rate display truly is breathtaking, and combined with a Snapdragon 865 processor and up to 12GB of RAM performance across the board is superb. Battery life is impressive and the built-in fan works wonders for gaming.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Make Use Of Archive.org version
If you spend the vast majority of the time you're on your phone gaming, you're the exact person the Red Magic 5S is built for. While you can also harness that power for editing videos or similar power-user activities on the 5S, it's clear that this isn't what it was built for. Still, the latest update to the Red Magic 5S has ironed out enough of the bugs that it's a phone you can use for anything.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The RedMagic 5S does what it sets out to achieve: be an eye-catching gaming great. But that still comes with a string of compromises when it comes to everyday 'normal' use.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Everything I said in that review applies here. The 144Hz refresh rate display truly is breathtaking, and combined with a Snapdragon 865 processor and up to 12GB of RAM performance across the board is superb. Battery life is impressive and the built-in fan works wonders for gaming.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/12/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Techaeris Archive.org version
The RedMagic 5S is a decent phone with flagship specs and an affordable price point. Even if you’re not a gamer, it does offer great value for the price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 100% performance: 100% display: 95% mobility: 90% workmanship: 95%
Source: G Style Magazine Archive.org version
The RedMagic 5S is a very interesting proposition. On paper, it’s a really kick butt phone. It’s got crazy specs, a gorgeous display, terrific speakers, and top-notch build quality. On the other side of the spectrum, it’s not IP rated for water or dust which means you’ll have to be super careful with it. That’s really the only downside I see with this phone as everything else on it is superb.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2020
Source: Phandroid Archive.org version
See, RedMagic launched a few new accessories designed to enhance the experience. Including the likes of the Ice Dock for even better cooling, along with the Pro Handle so you can turn the 5S into an Android-powered Switch console. The problem comes in with the general availability of these, as they are not generally available for purchase, or you have to wait upwards of a month for them to arrive. We wish that they would have been more easily accessible, but maybe that will change as we get further away from the launch.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: DxOMark Archive.org version
The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 5S’s audio performance scores well for its intended purpose as a gaming device, often outpacing its competitors, such as the Black Shark 3 Pro, which earned an overall score of 55 versus the Red Magic 5S’s 64, and a 68 against the Black Shark Pro 3’s 57 for Playback. Its weaknesses tended to come in non-gaming areas, such as its use as a recording device, or in the fact that its minimum volume is too soft for highly dynamic content such as classical music. In Playback testing, it had an above-average dynamics performance and an excellent artifacts performance. As a recording device it leaves much to be desired, however, with a poor artifacts score and an even worse score in rendering background.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2020
Source: Mobile Syrup Archive.org version
In terms of gaming phones in Canada, the RedMagic 5S is a godsend with all of its power and low price, since competitors like Asus have their gaming phones priced above $1,300 CAD.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Nubia has once again succeeded in producing an excellent gaming phone with the Red Magic 5S, but that's no surprise considering it's almost identical to its predecessor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
Just like its predecessors, the RedMagic 5S has stellar hardware, and the company continues to find innovative ways to maximize the performance of its devices. After being the first to add a fan inside a phone, RedMagic is the first OEM to use silver to help cool its smartphones, and adding the external fan makes it even more suitable for intense gaming sessions. That's combined with the faster storage and what were already top-notch specs to make for a very powerful device.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: TechTablets Archive.org version
Redmagic 5S unboxing and detailed walkthrough of the 579 euro refreshed Redmagic model with SD865, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. 4500mah battery with support for 55W charging (18W included) main 64MP IMX686 camera.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/28/2020
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
When we first reviewed the Red Magic 5G, we were pretty sure it has a considerable edge over its competitors in terms of price/performance and feature/performance ratios. But things have changed now, and we have the Asus ROG Phone 3 as an excellent high-end alternative and the Lenovo Legion Duel as a similarly-priced, feature-packed, performance beast.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
We go hands-on with the latest gaming phone from RedMagic, the RedMagic 5S, with a 144Hz display, a Snapdragon 865, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/22/2020
Foreign Reviews
Source: ChinaMobileMag DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/17/2020
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 98% display: 93% mobility: 88% workmanship: 88%
Source: El Androide Libre ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent hardware; nice gaming performance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/02/2020
Source: Saggiamente IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% display: 90% mobility: 78% workmanship: 83%
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; high performance; great built quality; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/15/2020
Source: Nextpit France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Yamobi RU→EN
Positive: Stylish design; solid workmanship; nice display; high performance; good cooling system; long battery life; decent speakers. Negative: Unsupported waterproof and dust avoiding.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/05/2021
Source: Yamobi RU→EN
Positive: Stylish design; great built quality; nice display; cooling system; long battery life; good speakers. Negative: Unsupported waterproof and dust avoiding.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/05/2021
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; excellent display; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/29/2020
Source: Genk VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; powerful processor; nice gaming performance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/28/2020
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 888 5G
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 660
Display: 6.80 inch, 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.22kg
Price: 550 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: GSM Choice
Is Nubia Red Magic 6 a significant improvement over the previous model? In some respects, yes. The interior has been modernized, a better display and more LED lights have been added. High efficiency, decent speakers and an acceptable battery are kept. The cameras appear untouched, but the quality of photos and videos has slightly improved. First of all - cooling. The fan - although modified - howls like a damn and takes its toll not only while playing, but also during filming. However, we can not always turn it off, because a phone forced to work can turn into a heater. There will be a working NFC in Europe, you can also quietly count (although I doubt it a bit...) for a better translation of the interface. Maybe the manufacturer will also do something about the excessive heat emission...? In any case - if you were ordering Red Magic 6 - make sure the phone is officially in Europe!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/13/2021
Source: JerryRigEverything
Some phones have intersting things inside. This new Red Magic 6 Gaming phone from Nubia is one of those interesting phones. There is a spinning turbo fan inside that is used to cool the phone down in extreme gaming situations. Today we are going to see what that turbo fan looks like from the inside.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2021
Source: DxOMark
Although the Nubia’s latest flagship globally performs slightly better than the 5S, it is still hamstrung by a poor recording performance across all sub-scores — except for dynamics. In the playback area, however, the RedMagic 6 Pro fulfills its pledge by delivering clear treble, good high-end extension, and above all, a very good in-game audio performance thanks to the absence of user-induced artifacts, precise localizability, and good wideness.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/05/2021
Source: Android Guys
The RedMagic 6 is a gaming phone at heart and if that’s what you mainly use your phone for then you’ll love all of the enhancements it provides, such as a large display with a 165Hz refresh rate, cooling fan, customizable shoulder triggers, and more. While it excels at gaming, it comes up short in some other key areas like the overall user experience and camera. At least it still provides great battery life though. If you’re a gamer at heart then it’s hard to get more bang for your buck with the RedMagic 6 retailing for $600 with top-of-the-line specs. Just don’t expect it to be the do it all for you phone at that price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 80%
Source: JerryRigEverything
Gaming phones just arent built like they used to be. Enter promo code JerryRig for 83% off and 3 extra months for free! Gaming phones have had a hard year. Out of the three weve tested TWO of them have snapped in half! Gaming phones are supposed to be the best of the best... its time to see if this new Red Magic 6 can withstand a JerryRigEverything Durability test.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2021
Source: Pocketnow
Red Magic returns with their latest gaming smartphone, the Red Magic 6. Performance remains a top priority, but what parts of the general smartphone experience had to be dialed back to create this mobile gaming beast?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/23/2021
Source: Android Police
So like all gaming phones, it's tough to call it one way or the other. Ultimately the RedMagic 6 is a mixed bag. As a gamer, I came away impressed with the performance you get for the price, but as an Android enthusiast, the lack of software polish really puts a damper on the user experience. If you're willing to live with more than a few compromises in exchange for quality mobile gaming on a budget, then you’ll be happy with the RedMagic 6.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Phandroid
So should you buy it? Well, even without all of the extra gaming features, the RedMagic 6 is a surprisingly great device overall considering that it’s priced at just $599. This is $200 cheaper than the latest Galaxy S21 and is $80 cheaper than its closest competition in the ROG Phone 5 despite the former featuring lesser specs than RedMagic. If you want a great gaming phone with some RGB and don’t care about the cameras, then the RedMagic 6 is almost perfect.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/27/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: XDA Developers
Last month, Nubia unveiled its newest gaming phone in China — the Red Magic 6. The phone subsequently launched internationally with a larger battery and Google apps pre-installed. Nubia’s latest gaming phone leaves no stone unturned when it comes to raw hardware, packing a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a whopping 165Hz refresh rate and up to 500Hz touch sampling rate, top-of-the-line Snapdragon 888 chipset, 12GB RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, a 5,050mAh battery with 66W fast charging, and a built-in active cooling fan. XDA’s TK Bay recently got his hands on the Tencent Edition Red Magic 6 and here’s what he thinks about this beast of a device.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/22/2021
Source: Tech Advisor
With a class-leading display, incredible performance and great battery life, the Red Magic 6 offers everything most mobile gamers are looking for. If you don't want to pay top dollar for the Asus ROG Phone 5, it's an excellent affordable alternative.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: CNet
With a 165Hz high-refresh-rate screen, giant battery, top-of-the-line Android performance, customizable game settings and $599 price tag, the RedMagic 6 represents a good value for mobile gamers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/11/2021
Rating: Total score: 79%
Source: Android Authority
The Red Magic 6 builds on the gaming phone traditions of its predecessors and it does it all for less than $600. The Snapdragon 888 is great, plus you get a 165Hz display, active cooling, at least 12GB of RAM, and hardware shoulder buttons. But like its predecessors, the software could be improved and the update situation is hazy at best. If you can get past those large caveats and can live with a very average camera, then the Red Magic 6 could be the gaming phone for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Neowin
The RedMagic 6 is still one of the most affordable gaming phones you can buy with top-of-the-line hardware, and for that reason alone, it's worthy of being considered. But gaming phones are evolving quickly, and if you have the money to spend, options like the Legion Phone Duel 2 or the ROG Phone 5 from ASUS are beating RedMagic in areas where it used to stand out - offering more control options, an internal cooling fan, or more customization.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: GSM Arena
The Red Magic 6 is still a great bang for the buck deal. It has the best chipset, an excellent screen, big enough battery (although not excellent, the battery life has been improved over the last two generations) and excellent speakers, which are not only loud but good-sounding too.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: G Style Magazine
The RedMagic 6 is a very interesting proposition. What I find interesting and insane is the fact that RedMagic can pack in some crazy specs, such as the Snapdragon 888, 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB storage, 165Hz display, touch shoulder triggers, 66W charging, 5G network support, WiFi 6E, very loud speakers, Android 11, and a great cooling system at an insanely competitive price of just $599! That’s like half the price of a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra with near the same specs. Not only that, this actually comes with a charger and there’s still an AUX jack on the phone!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2021
Source: Techradar
If all you care about is gaming, the Nubia Red Magic is great – it’s got top specs, a high screen refresh rate and easy-to-use haptic triggers. The handset is a little rough around the edges though, with a noisy internal fan, some software issues and a UI that might not be to everyone’s tastes. The clincher for some, though, could be its price, which makes it more affordable than its rivals.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tom's Guide
The RedMagic 6 is fine as a gaming phone, and starting at $599, it’s a killer value compared to the ROG Phone 5. Though it gets plenty right, the RedMagic 6 also makes noticeable compromises to hit its low price tag.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Pocket Lint
This gaming phone is well priced, seriously powerful, and has a faster screen refresh rate than you'll find on any other phone right now. Whether you'll get genuine use from that high-flying 165Hz figure, however, is another matter. And for everyday use Nubia's software flaws, camera overselling, and approaching unwieldy size are all considerations that may make you ponder just how game-focused you really want your phone to be.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: G Style Magazine
Just from pulling it out of the box, I’m already very excited to get more hands on time with the RedMagic 6. The phone feels incredibly solid and while it is a large phone, it’s very comfortable to hold. It doesn’t feel quite as heavy as something like a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, but it does have some heft to it.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 04/02/2021
Source: TechTablets
The fastest gaming phone tested. A crazy Spec 165hz AMOLED screen, 12GB of RAM, UFS 3.1, SD888, WiFi 6, 5G, and a 5020mAh Battery.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/26/2021
Source: Neowin
We go hands-on with the latest gaming phone from RedMagic, the RedMagic 6. It has a Snapdragon 888, 12GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. It also packs an internal cooling fan to sustain its peak performance, and it has touch-sensitive shoulder triggers for gaming.
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/25/2021
Source: Igeekphone
With the continuous expansion of the mobile gaming market, players’ demand for a high-quality gaming mobile phone is also increasing day by day. At the same time, the high refresh rate of 165Hz + the excellent performance of Snapdragon 888 + the efficient heat dissipation of the fan heat pipe + 5050mAh large battery + 55 watts of fast charging Tencent Red Magic gaming phone 6, it is such a perfect match for the requirements of mobile gamers Cell phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/06/2021
Foreign Reviews
Source: Go2 Mobile DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 84% performance: 96% mobility: 94% workmanship: 86%
Source: Stadt-bremerhaven DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2021
Source: Nextpit Germany DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: El chapuzas Informatico ES→EN
Positive: High gaming performance; big screen; nice display; great speakers; good cooling and silnet system; decent connectivity. Negative: Poor cameras; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/20/2021
Source: El Androide Libre ES→EN
Positive: Good price; long battery life; decent hardware; nice gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/09/2021
Source: PC Guia PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 80% display: 90% mobility: 83% workmanship: 85%
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 65%
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 74%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 80% features: 95% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 90% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
Source: Les Mobiles FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet France FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/13/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Nextpit France FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; decent hardware; great speakers. Negative: Heavy; overheats while using; no microSD card slot.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/20/2021
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/20/2021
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 96% features: 92% mobility: 84% workmanship: 87%
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Premium design; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/17/2021
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; good cooling system; premium design; solid workmanship; quick charging.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 03/17/2021
Source: Genk VN→EN
Positive: Nice dual display; very quick charging; good price; decent hardware; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/05/2021
ZTE Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia RedMagic 6 ProProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 888 5G
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 660
Display: 6.80 inch, 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.22kg
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: DxOMark
Appearing on the market in March 2021 and fitting into our Premium ($600-$799) segment, the Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro comes with some special features, including an ICE 6.0 Multi-dimensional Cooling System, a game space, and a display with a maximum refresh rate of 165 Hz. Let’s see how it fared in our comprehensive array of Battery performance tests. While falling short in Autonomy, the Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro is an efficient device with such fast and powerful charging that it comes with a cooling system to avoid damaging the battery. A great smartphone for users who need to charge quickly.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/20/2021
Source: Gadgetguy
ZTE’s Red Magic 6 Pro meets or exceeds all test parameters, so we start at a passmark of 8/10. Screen, warranty, expandability, battery life, dedicated GamesSpace and raw power take it to 9+. We are not going to penalise it for the OS or camera because they do the job.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/08/2021
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 95% performance: 90% workmanship: 99%
Source: Make Use Of
All in all, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a great gaming phone. It's not the best phone on the market compared to the software offered by devices like the Samsung Galaxy S21, but it's pretty close. When you consider the price, anyone looking for a gaming phone should consider this one, as it offers impressive specs for the dollar amount.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: DxOMark
The Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro handles artifacts well; however, its general lack of brightness significantly impacted the readability of both still content and videos. Further, even though it is smooth to the touch when both browsing and gaming, problems with touch zooming also adversely affected its score.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/03/2021
Source: Android Central
The RedMagic 6 Pro has a lot to like — a huge battery, a bright screen, and the highest-end specs. It also serves its intended purpose as a gaming phone beautifully! The trade-offs are software that lacks polish, more than a few bugs, and a horrible camera.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Game IT ES→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; beautiful display; excellent speaker; long battery life; quick charging; good cooling system. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/22/2021
Source: Genk VN→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; excellent display; impressive charging speed.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/21/2021
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; good cooling system; premium design; solid workmanship; quick charging.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 03/17/2021
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2021
ZTE Nubia Z30 Pro
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia Z30 ProProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 888 5G
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 660
Display: 6.67 inch, 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.198kg
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Reviews
Source: Igeekphone
The performance combination of Snapdragon 888+LPDRR5+UFS3.1 is not surprising. Of course, there is no problem in dealing with daily use or game use. Somewhat surprisingly, the Nubia Z30 Pro has no reservations about the fast charging scheme this time. It is directly charged with 120W super fast charging. At the same time, the 120W GaN charger is directly included in the box, no need to purchase it separately. The measured speed of full blood in 21 minutes is superb. In other respects, in addition to the absence of wireless charging, which is a little regrettable, the Nubia Z30 Pro also has everything such as a multi-function NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, dual speakers, and so on. You can start to experience it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/24/2021
Foreign Reviews
Source: El Español ES→EN
Positive: Attractive price; quick charging; big screen; excellent display; nice cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/20/2021
ZTE Nubia RedMagic 6R
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia RedMagic 6RProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 888 5G
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 660
Display: 6.67 inch, 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.186kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
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Reviews
Source: Android Police
Sure, the RedMagic 6R is much more svelte than the 6, which is undeniably a good thing. But the tradeoff is no headphone jack and a smaller battery. These choices allow RedMagic to cut costs to offer something that's easily marketed as an affordable day-to-day device, but the software woes will have to be addressed for this to become a reality. Nobody wants to use a phone day in and day out that suffers from a seriously bugged launcher or missing/stuck notifications. This is totally inexcusable, especially when some of these bugs have been long-standing issues with the RedMagic line.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Hot Hardware
The RedMagic 6R is a very interesting and unique device. It splits the difference between an affordable flagship and a gaming phone, and boasts a Snapdragon 888 plus a gorgeous 144Hz AMOLED screen for just $499, which is an unbeatable value. Beyond the inspired hybrid design, quality materials, and capacitive trigger buttons, this handset also delivers blazing performance, whether you’re gaming or not. What’s not so great is RedMagic’s lackluster software, which negatively impacts everything from user experience to camera performance. Audio also takes a back seat here, with just a mono speaker and no headphone jack. Ditto haptics, which just feel lackluster. Finally, battery life is only average, which isn’t ideal for gaming. So yes, the RedMagic 6R is high on value, but there’s a lot more to the story, and ultimately, you get what you pay for.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/30/2021
Source: Tech Advisor
Despite ditching the gamer aesthetic and built-in fan, the Red Magic 6R is arguably Nubia’s most ambitious gaming phone so far. That’s primarily due to its affordable mid-range price point, and the fact it doesn’t compromise on high-end specs. But, the 6R is far from perfect. The cameras and software are still more frustrating than fun to use, while a reduced battery capacity means you'll be reaching for the charger sooner when using the highest refresh rate. Nonetheless, there’s still plenty to like here. If you’re looking for a top-tier gaming phone without the traditional design or price tag, the Red Magic 6R is a great option.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: OI Spice Tech News
In the end, if you’re considering a pretty but less aesthetic gaming phone, you should consider the ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6R smartphone. It has an impressive layout that may even leave some of the mid-range devices behind. Overall must-buy option for gaming enthusiasts. Although, the battery department is a little disappointing. In the same range, the second-best choice for gamers would be the Redmi K40 gaming edition, which also has almost similar features with less budget, So check this out in the meantime. As for this phone, you won’t regret a single penny for investing in the ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R phone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/26/2021
Source: Yugatech
The REDMAGIC 6R is the kind of device for users who want the performance and features of a gaming smartphone without the bulk. It doesn’t have flashy features but instead focuses on things that matter the most, like display, chipset, memory, battery, advanced wireless connectivity, and cooling. Our only gripe is the lack of stereo speakers and the odd placement of the loudspeaker. But other than that, this is a great gaming phone to have if you’re on a budget.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/23/2021
Source: Talk Android
The Red Magic 6R sits in a very weird space, but it’s otherwise saved by its very affordable price tag. It’s not quite a gaming phone, since it ditches the active cooling fan and thicker design that typically define higher-end gaming phones. It still keeps its gaming software features, which helps it stand out, but it feels more like a slightly more gaming-friendly version of a regular old flagship than a real gaming phone. However, it’s also easy to be had for less than $600, undercutting phones like the Galaxy S21 and even many OnePlus models. You’re getting some really beefy hardware for not a lot of money, and you can’t beat that refresh rate and fantastic screen for the price. You’ve just gotta live with a design that your friends might think is a little gaudy, but hey, at least your phone can play Call of Duty Mobile better than theirs, right?
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/14/2021
Source: XDA Developers
The Red Magic 6R is in an interesting spot. It starts at €499 for the 8GB of RAM 128GB of storage option, and at that price, it is good value. However, as a gaming phone, it lacks key features that put it behind the competition. A lack of dual speakers and poor design means it’s uncomfortable to use the shoulder triggers with a USB-C adapter in the device and even starts to hurt after a while. You also cover the speakers with the palm of your hand extremely easily while using the phone, and it can get extraordinarily hot after a long time of sustained performance. The software itself also leaves a lot to be desired. From 3DS emulation to your favorite titles on the Google Play Store, it handles a lot, even if it’s not necessarily the best gaming phone you can get. If you’re interested in Red Magic but are put off by some of the missing features, then the Red Magic 6 might be more up your alley.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/11/2021
Source: Laptop Mag
So, what is a gaming phone? That’s the wrong question to answer. Because sure — the Red Magic 6R has a gaming-centric design that may turn people off, but makes it good for gameplay with the responsive shoulder button surfaces, alongside a fluid 144Hz display, powerful Snapdragon 888 processor and liquid cooling. But in making these decisions, Nubia has accidentally made one of the best flagship killers out there. The build is premium, performance is fast and responsive, and the screen is gorgeous. Provided you can look past the average cameras, and the gamer-fuelled hardware design and Android skin, this is a great device for power users that offers seriously good value for money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Yugatech
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 07/08/2021
Source: Android Police
I'm pretty torn when it comes to the RedMagic 6R. The price for the hardware you get is pretty great, especially during a worldwide chip shortage, and the absence of the internal fan means there are no moving parts to break. But the software that controls this exceptional hardware is frustrating in everyday use, which is what RedMagic was supposed to be targeting with the slimmer profile and mainstream features. Sure, the RedMagic 6R is much more svelte than the 6, which is undeniably a good thing. But the tradeoff is no headphone jack and a smaller battery. These choices allow RedMagic to cut costs to offer something that's easily marketed as an affordable day-to-day device, but the software woes will have to be addressed for this to become a reality. Nobody wants to use a phone day in and day out that suffers from a seriously bugged launcher or missing/stuck notifications. This is totally inexcusable, especially when some of these bugs have been long-standing issues with the RedMagic line.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Pocket Lint
The Red Magic 6R is a powerful and well-priced handset. But is it really and truly a gaming phone? There are some features to help tell it apart but, really, it's much like many other flagships of the moment. That presents a bit of a conundrum. What's its real purpose? It heats up more than Red Magic's chunkier alternatives, for starters, and while it's certainly got enough going on under the hood to crunch through gaming sessions, so have many other flagship products - ones that may also offer generally better software and camera experiences. Ultimately, it's been a cinch using the Red Magic 6R, because the experience hasn't brought physical size irks or really any additional major compromises. That it's blurred the meaning of what a gaming phone can be is more a moment of contemplation. After all, at this asking price, you might not be bothered about the gaming angle at all - and just want an affordable alt-flagship without the in-your-face typical gaming aesthetics.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/24/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: TechTablets
Red Magic 6R full review. BUDGET SD888 gaming phone, a cut-back version of the Red Magic 6 but should you get it over the RedMagic 6? 144hz AMOLED, 360hz touch rate, 400hz gaming triggers, 4200Mah battery, dual nano-SIM and runs Android 11.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/23/2021
Source: GSM Arena
The nubia Red Magic 6R is a good gaming phone with universally likable aesthetics and powerful hardware. It has gaming triggers and suitable software to handle everything gaming- and performance-related. The charge-separation feature is quite a thoughtful addition, too. It's not the best gaming phone, that's for sure - it omits stereo speakers and a 3.5mm jack, the battery life is not impressive, and it could benefit from an improved software package. No phone, especially priced at €499, needs to be perfect. It needs to be good enough for the price, and the nubia Red Magic 6R is more than good enough - it has the best Qualcomm chip, one of the best screens on the planet, and useful gaming triggers. We recommend giving it a chance for its all-around package - the Red Magic 6R is a good phone for any purpose, gaming included.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 82%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: El chapuzas Informatico ES→EN
Positive: Attractive price; excellent gaming performance; big screen; great display; good speakers; decent connectivity. Negative: Poor cameras; no headphone jack; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2021
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Chimera Revo IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 75% display: 80% mobility: 75% workmanship: 75% ergonomy: 75%
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 94% features: 92% mobility: 78% workmanship: 90%
ZTE Nubia RedMagic 6S Pro
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Nubia RedMagic 6S ProProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 888+ 5G
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 660
Display: 6.80 inch, 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.215kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Techaeris
The RedMagic 6S Pro gaming smartphone is an easy choice for an Editor’s Choice award here at Techaeris. It’s a solid-performing device with flagship specs, a smooth display, decent battery life, and fast charging. Great for everything from mobile games to Xbox Game Pass, if you game on the go, you should check this device out. Even if you’re not a gamer, the RedMagic 6S Pro offers excellent value.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 95% performance: 100% display: 95% mobility: 90% workmanship: 95%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/23/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: El chapuzas Informatico ES→EN
Positive: Great performance / price ratio; powerful hardware; big screen; nice display; good cooling system; decent connectivity. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2021
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ZTE:
ZTE is short for Zhong Xing Telecommunication Equipment Company Limited, which was founded in China in 1985 and is partly state-owned. ZTE's core business is wireless, optical transmission, data transmission equipment, telecommunications software and cell phones, USB sticks, routers and tablets.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
Qualcomm Adreno 405: Integrated graphics card for ARM based SoCs. Depending on the used SoC the clock rate is around 500 MHz and features 48 unified shaders.
Qualcomm Adreno 506: Integrated graphics card in the Snapdragon 625 SoC and based on the new 500-series architecture with support for Vulkan, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE (3.2) and UBWC.
ARM Mali-T860 MP2: Dual-Core version of the Mali-T860 graphics card from ARM for mostly Android based smartphones and tablets. E.g. in the Mediatek Helio P10 clocked at 700 MHz and produced in 28nm.
Qualcomm Adreno 510: Integrated graphics card based on the Adreno 500 architecture, like the Adreno 520 in the Snapdragon 820. Performance should be on average similar to the old Adreno 330 in the Snapdragon 801. Supports DirectX12, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE.
Qualcomm Adreno 505: Mid range graphics card integrated in the Snapdragon 430 and 435 SoCs. Based on the 500 generation and supports modern standards like Vulkan 1.0, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE, OpenCL 2.0 and DirectX 12.
Qualcomm Adreno 512: Integrated graphics card based on the Adreno 500 architecture, like the Adreno 520 in the Snapdragon 820. According to Qualcomm up to 30% faster than the previous generation (Adreno 510?). Supports DirectX12, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
Qualcomm Adreno 530: Integrated graphics card in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 that is clocked at up to 624 MHz. Early 2016 it is a high end graphics card for Android based smartphones and tablets that should be able to coop with very demanding games.
Qualcomm Adreno 540: Integrated graphics card in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. Slighly optimized architecture compared to the Adreno 530 but with higher clock speed due to the new 10 nm process. In the beginning of 2017 one of the fastest graphics cards for Android based smartphones.
Qualcomm Adreno 630: Integrated graphics card in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. According to Qualcomm 30% faster than the old Adreno 540 in the Snapdragon 835 with 30% less power consumption.
Qualcomm Adreno 640: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets that is intergrated within the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. Qualcomm claims that it is 20% faster than the Adreno 630 in the Snapdragon 845 SoC and offers 50% more compute units (ALUs).
Qualcomm Adreno 620: Integrated (in the Snapdragon 765 and 765G) graphics card based on the Adreno 600 architecture. Supports DirectX11_1, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.2. The 765G variant is 10% faster than the one integrated in the 765 and 20% faster than the Adreno 618 predecessor.
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
ARM Mali-T720 MP2: Integrated graphics card in ARM based SoCs. Can be configured with up to 8 cores (T720 MP8) and 650 MHz core clock (at 28nm). Supports OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.1, DirectX 11 FL9_3, and Renderscript.
Qualcomm Adreno 200: Integrated GPU in the Snapdragon S1 SoCs and based on the AMD Z430. Later called Adreno 200 with higher clock speeds.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
Qualcomm Adreno 650: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets that is integrated within the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. Qualcomm claims that it is 25% faster than the Adreno 640 in the Snapdragon 855 SoC and offers 50% more compute units (ALUs). For Android it should be one of the fastest graphics cards in 2020.
Qualcomm Adreno 660: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets that is integrated within the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Qualcomm claims that it is 35% faster than the Adreno 650 in the Snapdragon 865 SoC and offers a 20% better power efficiency.For Android it should be one of the fastest graphics cards in 2021.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Qualcomm Snapdragon:
615 MSM8939:
Mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU cores (Cortex-A53, 64-bit capable) and an Adreno 405 GPU. Manufactured in a 28 nm LP process.
617 MSM8952: Mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU cores (Cortex-A53, 64-bit capable) and an Adreno 405 GPU. Manufactured in a 28 nm LP process.
820 MSM8996: High-end ARM SoC with 4 CPU cores (two fast 2.15 GHz cores in a cluster and two power saving 1.6 GHz cores) and an Adreno 530 GPU. Manufactured in a 14 nm HPM process.
625: Mid-range octa-core SoC with eight ARM Cortex-A53 cpu cores at up to 2 GHz, an Adreno 506 GPU, a DDR3L-1866 memory controller and a X9 LTE (Cat 7) modem. Manufactured in the modern 14nm process.
652 MSM8976: Upper middle class ARM based SoC with 8 CPU cores (64 Bit Cortex A72 and A53 mixture) and a Adreno 510 GPU.
SD 835: High-End SoC for smartphones that was introduced in early 2017 and manufactured in 10 nm LPE FinFET at Samsung. Integrates 4x Kryo 280 at 2.45 GHz (max) for performance and 4x Kryo 280 at 1.9 GHz (max) for efficiency. Furthermore offers an X16 LTE modem, ac-WiFi and a dual-channel 32-Bit 1866 MHz LPDDR4x memory controller.
435: Lower mainstream octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 SoC clocked at up to 1.4 GHz and the Adreno 505 GPU, a DDR3L-1600 memory controller as well as an X9 LTE (Cat. 7) modem.
SD 660: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 260 cores (four fast 2.2 GHz cores in a cluster and two power saving 1.8 GHz cores) and a rather slow Adreno 512 GPU. Manufactured in a 14 nm process.
SD 845: High-end SoC for smartphones that was introduced in early 2018 and manufactured in 10 nm LPP FinFET at TSMC. Integrates 4x Kryo 385 cores (Cortex-A75) at up to 2.8 GHz (max) for performance and 4x Kryo 385 at 1.8 GHz (max) for efficiency. Furthermore offers an X20 LTE modem, ac-WiFi and a dual-channel 32-Bit 1866 MHz LPDDR4x memory controller.
SD 855: High-end SoC for smartphones that was introduced in late 2018 and manufactured in 7 nm at TSMC. Integrates one “Prime Core” based on a modified ARM Cortex-A76 architecture clocked at up to 2.84 GHz. Three more performance cores are also based on the A76 but clock up to 2.42 GHz. Furthermore, four energy saving cores are integrated that are based on the ARM Cortex-A55 architecture and clock at up to 1.8 GHz. In addition to the processor cores, the SoC integrates a X24 LTE modem (up to 2 Gigbit download), a new Wi-Fi modem (Wi-Fi 6 ready, 60 GHz mmWave), Hexagon 690 DSP with new Tensor cores for AI processing, a Spectra 380 ISP with an integrated computer vision engine and an integrated LPDDR4x memory controller.
SD 855+: High-end SoC for smartphones that was introduced in 2019 and manufactured in 7 nm at TSMC. Integrates one “Prime Core” based on a modified ARM Cortex-A76 architecture clocked at up to 2.96 GHz. Three more performance cores are also based on the A76 but clock up to 2.42 GHz. Furthermore, four energy saving cores are integrated that are based on the ARM Cortex-A55 architecture and clock at up to 1.8 GHz. In addition to the processor cores, the SoC integrates a X24 LTE modem (up to 2 Gigbit download), a new Wi-Fi modem (Wi-Fi 6 ready, 60 GHz mmWave), Hexagon 690 DSP with new Tensor cores for AI processing, a Spectra 380 ISP with an integrated computer vision engine and an integrated LPDDR4x memory controller. Compared to the normal Snapdragon 855, the 855 Plus offers higher clock speeds of the GPU and CPU.
SD 865: High-end SoC for smartphones that was introduced in late 2019 and manufactured in 7 nm at TSMC (improved N7P). Integrates one “Prime Core” based on a ARM Cortex-A77 architecture clocked at up to 2.84 GHz. Three more performance cores are also based on the A77 but clock up to 2.42 GHz. Furthermore, four energy saving cores are integrated that are based on the ARM Cortex-A55 architecture and clock at up to 1.8 GHz. In addition to the processor cores, the SoC integrates a WiFi 6 modem (including 60 GHz mmWave support), a Hexagon 698 DSP (up to 15 TOPS) and a Spectra 480 ISP. The integrated memory controller now supports faster LPDDR5 memory with up to 2,750 MHz. LTE is not included anymore in the SoC, but the external Snapdragon X55 5G modem has to be used.
SD 765G: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 475 cores (one fast ARM Cortex-A76 prime core at up to 2.4 GHz, one A76 gold core at 2.2 GHz and 6 small ARM Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8 GHz). As one of the first SoCs it also integrates a 5G modem (Snapdragon X52 up to 3,7 / 1,6 Mbps down- and upload, mmWave and Sub-6 support). The processor is manufactured in the modern and energy efficient 7nm EUV process at Samsung.
S1 QSD8250: Single core Scorpion based SoC with a Adreno 200 GPU and GSM / UMTS radio.
SD 888 5G: High-end SoC for smartphones that was introduced in late 2020 and manufactured in 5 nm at Samsung. Integrates one “Prime Core” based on a ARM Cortex-X1 architecture clocked at up to 2.84 GHz. Three more performance cores are based on the A78 but clock up to 2.42 GHz. Furthermore, four energy saving cores are integrated that are based on the ARM Cortex-A55 architecture and clock at up to 1.8 GHz. In addition to the processor cores, the SoC integrates a WiFi 6e modem, a Hexagon 780 DSP (up to 26 TOPS of AI performance) and a Spectra 580 ISP. The integrated memory controller now supports faster LPDDR5 memory with up to 3,200 MHz. 5G is now included in the chip with the Snapdragon X60 modem.
SD 888+ 5G: High-end SoC for smartphones that was introduced in mid 2021 and manufactured in 5 nm at Samsung. Integrates one “Prime Core” based on a ARM Cortex-X1 architecture clocked at up to 3 GHz. Three more performance cores are based on the A78 but clock up to 2.42 GHz. Furthermore, four energy saving cores are integrated that are based on the ARM Cortex-A55 architecture and clock at up to 1.8 GHz. In addition to the processor cores, the SoC integrates a WiFi 6e modem, a Hexagon 780 DSP (up to 26 TOPS of AI performance) and a Spectra 580 ISP. The integrated memory controller now supports faster LPDDR5 memory with up to 3,200 MHz. 5G is now included in the chip with the Snapdragon X60 modem.
Mediatek:
Helio P10 MT6755: ARM-based octa core SoC (8x Cortex-A53) with 64 Bit support and a clock rate of up to 2 GHz per core.
MT6737: ARM based quad-core SOC (4x Cortex-A53) with 64-bit support and a clock of up to 1.3 GHz.
MT6750: ARM-based octa-core SoC (4x Cortex-A53 up to 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 up to 1 GHz) with 64-Bit support and integrated LTE Cat. 6 radio.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
5.00:
It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
6.00:
It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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77.99%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.