New Release Updated: Apr 2026

Zte nubia Z18

$450 (Expected Price)

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 5.99" AMOLED

Processor Snapdragon 845

Battery 3450mAh

RAM & Storage 64GB/128GB storage, no card slot

Full Specs

Should you buy the Zte nubia Z18?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $450

Reasons to Avoid

May be bulky due to large battery
Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Network Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE

Launch Announced: 2018, September. Released 2018, September Status: Discontinued

Body Dimensions: 148.6 x 72.6 x 8.6 mm (5.85 x 2.86 x 0.34 in) Weight: 172 g (6.07 oz) SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display Type: IPS LCD Size: 5.99 inches, 92.6 cm² (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo), nubia UI 6 Chipset: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) CPU: Octa-core (4x2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) GPU: Adreno 630

Memory Card slot - No Internal: 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera Dual: 24 MP, f/1.6, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/1.6, AF Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera Single: 8 MP, f/2.0 Features: HDR Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : No
- : 32-bit/384kHz Hi-Res audio

Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS NFC: No Radio: No USB: USB Type-C, OTG

Features Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery Type: Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable Charging: 18W wired, QC4

Misc Colors: Black, Red, Stary Night Models: NX606J Price: About 400 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.