ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB) vs Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia M2 vs Xiaomi Mi A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/28/2019 8:03 PM, updated: 11/22/2021 5:20 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi A3 X ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB) Compare ZTE Nubia M2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.088"
AMOLED

720x1560

48
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4030
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)

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6 Advantages ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	vs	16 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
+64GB (54GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (49GB available)
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)21% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels85% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1560 pixels
+401 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"	vs	+6.088"11% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP125% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2" inches45% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 32MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3630 mAh	vs	+4030 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nubia M2 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Other model names	ZTE nubia M2 NX551J, ZTE NX551J	Xiaomi Mi A3 (Android One), M1906F9SH, M1906F9SI
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Xiaomi
Release date	5/1/2017	7/24/2019, Announced: 7/17/2019
Depth	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 154.5 millimeters (2.99 x 6.08 in)	71.85 x 153.48 millimeters (2.83 x 6.04 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.088" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	Android One
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP monochrome	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3630 mAh	4030 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black/gold, White/champagne gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • nubia UI 4.0 • Fast battery charging	• Colors: Gray, White, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia M2 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered