Performance
Under the hood, the ZTE nubia Z18 mini runs on an Android 8.1 (Oreo) operating system, enhanced by the proprietary nubia UI. It is powered by a Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 chipset, utilizing a 14 nm manufacturing process. The octa-core CPU is split into a 4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and a 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver configuration, complemented by an Adreno 512 GPU. This setup ensures a smooth performance across a variety of applications, from mundane tasks to more demanding games, making it a reliable choice for users looking for a balance between power and efficiency.