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ZTE nubia Red Magic 5G Lite (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.65 inchesMain camera megapixels:48 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

ZTE nubia Red Magic 5G Lite (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

90%

6.5

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 60% of smartphones
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

25%

6.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.0

Camera

15%

7.1

Display

15%

5.8

Battery

10%

4.2

Software

10%

7.3

Connectivity

4%

8.5

Audio

3%

5.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 56% of smartphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £170

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Technical Specifications of smartphone ZTE nubia Red Magic 5G Lite (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

25%

6.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.0

Camera

15%

7.1

Display

15%

5.8

Battery

10%

4.2

Software

10%

7.3

Connectivity

4%

8.5

Audio

3%

5.6

Design

6.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
ZTE nubia Red Magic 5G Lite (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.4
Brand name
ZTE
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor which is faster than processors in 51.5% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.6% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 10 which is older than that found in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that in 5.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 79.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 53% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 53.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 30.7 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.65 inches
Screen size
6.65 inches
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.65 inches which is smaller than the screens of 61.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
388 ppi
Pixel density
388 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 388 ppi which is lower than that of 67.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Refresh rate
144 Hz
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 144 Hz which is higher than in 89.9% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,100 mAh
Battery capacity
5,100 mAh
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,100 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 59.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 2% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Charging speed
18 W
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
171.7 mm
Height
171.7 mm
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 171.7 mm which is taller than 90.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Width
78.5 mm
Width
78.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 78.5 mm which is wider than 86.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
9.1 mm
Thickness
9.1 mm
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9.1 mm which is thicker than 81.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Weight
215 g
Weight
215 g
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 215 g which is heavier than 77.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1% of smartphones.
Device volume
120,042 cm³
Device volume
120,042 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 120,042 cm³ which is larger than 87.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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ZTE nubia Red Magic 5G Lite (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 20% higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    144 Hz
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • 33.3% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    8 W
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (8 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    8 W vs 6 W
  • 2% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,100 mAh
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5100 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports desktop mode
    Desktop mode
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • 52.9% cheaper
    ZTE nubia Red Magic 5G Lite (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£170 vs £260).
    £170 vs £260
  • 33.3% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    8 W
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (8 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    8 W vs 6 W
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 2.4 GHz & 1 x 2.2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.4 GHz & 1x2.2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.4 GHz & 1x2.2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Supports desktop mode
    Desktop mode
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 20% higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    144 Hz
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 2% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,100 mAh
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5100 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 21.1% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    750 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (750 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    750 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 10
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • 5.44x less popular
    ZTE nubia Red Magic 5G Lite (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 21.1% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    750 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (750 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    750 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Process node
    7 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • 50% less L2 cache
    L2 cache
    512 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 33.6% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    12 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 10
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    Theme customization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    Offline voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    48 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (48 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 4.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    30.7 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No continuous autofocus in video
    Continuous autofocus in video recording
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not offer manual exposure control, the average smartphone does. 94% of smartphones have manual exposure.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    4320 x 15 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    4320x15 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    12 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (12 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    12 MP vs 16 MP
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2340 px
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 1.8% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    388 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (388 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    388 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 0.02 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.65 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.65 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    18 W
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • 4 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2020 vs 2024). 4.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    June 2020
    2020 vs 2024
  • 9.6% heavier
    Weight
    215 g
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (215 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    215 g vs 196.2 g
  • 8.1 mm taller
    Height
    171.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (171.7 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    171.7 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 2.5 mm wider
    Width
    78.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (78.5 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    78.5 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.8 mm thicker
    Thickness
    9.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.1 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.1 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 22.7% larger volume
    Device volume
    120,042 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (120042 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    120,042 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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18/06/2020
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19/06/2020
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22/10/2026
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What we like about ZTE nubia Red Magic 5G Lite (8GB + 256GB)

  • Extremely powerful performance for gaming and daily use due to the Snapdragon 865 processor and ample RAM (8GB/12GB).
  • First-in-smartphone 144Hz AMOLED display provides a very smooth and responsive user experience, both in general use and in supported games.
  • Competitive price for the high-end specifications offered, making it a great value proposition for gamers on a budget.
  • Hardware-based gaming features are a major advantage, including capacitive shoulder triggers and an active internal cooling fan, which enhance the gaming experience and prevent overheating.
  • Long battery life (4500mAh), with some users reporting two days of use with mixed usage or 5-6 hours of continuous gaming.
  • Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, a feature appreciated by many users.
  • Decent photo quality from the main 64MP camera in good lighting conditions.
  • Support for 55W fast wired charging (though it comes with an 18W charger in the box).
  • NFC support is included, which was missing in previous models.

What we don't like about ZTE nubia Red Magic 5G Lite (8GB + 256GB)

  • The software (Red Magic OS) is widely criticized for being buggy, unstable, and unpolished, with app crashes and poor Chinese-to-English translations.
  • Camera performance is generally mediocre for a flagship-spec phone, especially in low light conditions, and the camera app interface is confusing.
  • Users cannot change the default launcher, a significant drawback for Android power users.
  • The phone is large, heavy, and has a very slippery glass back, making it prone to sliding off surfaces.
  • Lack of an IP (Ingress Protection) rating for water or dust resistance due to the cooling vents.
  • Limited 5G and network band support, making reliable connectivity a concern for users in some regions, particularly the US.
  • The internal cooling fan can be loud and produce a high-pitched whining noise when running at max speed.
  • The in-display fingerprint sensor is unreliable and often fails to recognize fingerprints on the first attempt.
  • Some basic software features, like displaying the battery percentage in the status bar, are missing or hard to find.

Verdict

The ZTE nubia Red Magic 5G Lite (8GB + 256GB) is a gaming-focused smartphone featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor, an ample 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. Key pros include its smooth 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED display for fluid visuals, a large 5100mAh battery for extended gaming sessions, and dedicated gaming enhancements like touch-sensitive shoulder triggers for improved control. Potential cons involve the device's availability, as it was primarily a re-branded model for specific regions (like Spain) rather than a global release, and the mid-range Snapdragon 765G might not match the raw performance of flagship 800-series chips found in the main Red Magic lineup.

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