Overall Score
38.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#3762)38.7
Performance(#4207)60.5
Camera(#793)83.7
Display(#2728)73.8
Battery(#5788)20.8
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4602)47.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring ZTE nubia Z5S
Short Review
- The ZTE nubia Z5S features a sleek design with dimensions of 137.7 x 68.8 x 7.6 mm and a lightweight build at 126 grams.
- Its 5.0-inch IGZO IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals with a pixel density of approximately 441 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, featuring a quad-core 2.3 GHz CPU and Adreno 330 GPU, supported by 2GB of RAM.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and can record in 4K, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 2300 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) and lacks stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The nubia Z5S is available in black and white colors.
- Overall, it combines solid performance with a decent camera and display, though battery life may be a limitation.
- Special features include OIS for improved photography.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIGZO IPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, AF, OIS
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K, 1080p, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions137.7 x 68.8 x 7.6 mm (5.42 x 2.71 x 0.30 in)
Weight126 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMYes
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass