Overall Score
31.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#4755)31.3
Performance(#3714)65.2
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#5121)23.0
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#2901)58.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The ZTE nubia Z11 mini features a compact design with dimensions of 141.4 x 70 x 8 mm and a weight of 138g, available in black, white, and gold.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 405 GPU, supported by 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera boasts a 16 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video, while an 8 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- Battery capacity is 2800 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 5.1.1 with nubia UI 3.9, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and USB Type-C, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- Notable features include a headphone jack and the absence of water resistance.
- Overall, the Z11 mini delivers a solid combination of design, performance, and camera capabilities for its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
Memory64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions141.4 x 70 x 8 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
Weight138 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), nubia UI 3.9
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass