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ZTE nubia Play#1806

Released: 2020, April 21

ZTE nubia Play

Overall Score

54.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1806)54.7
Performance(#1729)83.6
Camera(#1337)64.6
Display(#812)90.8
Battery(#1419)36.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#1174)79.6
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring ZTE nubia Play

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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
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, 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)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera12 MP, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity5100 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 5100 mAh
Charging Details30W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions171.7 x 78.5 x 9.1 mm (6.76 x 3.09 x 0.36 in)
Weight210 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 10, nubia UI 8.0
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass