Overall Score
67.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#955)67.0
Performance(#1335)70.8
Camera(#1563)47.9
Display(#765)88.5
Battery(#1313)63.0
Build(#11606)66.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE nubia Play
Short Review
- The ZTE nubia Play features a sleek design with dimensions of 171.7 x 78.5 x 9.1 mm and a weight of 210 grams, available in Black, White, and Blue colors.
- It sports a 6.65-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an impressive 144Hz refresh rate, enhancing smoothness in visuals.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
- The camera setup includes a 48 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and additional macro and depth sensors, capable of recording 4K video at 30/60fps.
- The 12 MP front camera provides decent selfies, although optical image stabilization is absent.
- With a substantial 5100 mAh battery, the device supports 30W fast charging, ensuring longevity throughout the day.
- Running on Android 10 with nubia UI 8.0, the software experience is user-friendly but lacks stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- The phone does not offer wireless charging or water resistance features.
- Overall, the ZTE nubia Play combines a high-refresh-rate display with capable performance and versatile camera options.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, April 21
Announced2020, April 21
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.65"
TypeAMOLED, 144Hz
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate144Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPUAdreno 620
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera12 MP
Front Camera Details12 MP, (wide)
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5100 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 5100 mAh
Charging Details30W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions171.7 x 78.5 x 9.1 mm (6.76 x 3.09 x 0.36 in)
Weight210 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, nubia UI 8.0
OS VersionAndroid 10, nubia UI 8.0
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo