
Overall Score
57.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#4100)57.2
Performance(#6226)56.5
Camera(#947)50.0
Display(#4532)70.5
Battery(#7071)43.5
Build(#5602)70.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE nubia Z11
Short Review
- The ZTE nubia Z11 features a sleek design with dimensions of 151.8 x 72.3 x 7.5 mm and a weight of 162 grams, available in Silver, Gray, Gold, and Rose Gold.
- Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 403 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, it delivers solid performance with a quad-core CPU and Adreno 530 GPU, supported by options of 4GB or 6GB RAM.
- The rear camera boasts a 16 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, featuring PDAF and OIS, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- For selfies, an 8 MP front camera is included.
- The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, with 18W fast charging support, though it lacks wireless charging.
- Running on Android 6.1 with nubia UI 4, the software experience is functional but may feel dated.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, and USB Type-C.
- Notably, the phone does not support 5G and lacks stereo speakers.
- The presence of a headphone jack adds to its appeal for audio enthusiasts.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions151.8 x 72.3 x 7.5 mm (5.98 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)
Weight162 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.1 (Marshmallow), nubia UI 4
OS VersionAndroid 6.1 (Marshmallow), nubia UI 4
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes