Overall Score
56.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#4486)56.5
Performance(#11401)54.3
Camera(#998)49.9
Display(#5748)70.5
Battery(#12026)43.5
Build(#10072)70.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE nubia Z7
Short Review
- The ZTE nubia Z7 features a sleek design with dimensions of 153.2 x 75.7 x 8.9 mm and a weight that feels balanced in hand.
- Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a sharp resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, delivering a pixel density of approximately 538 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, with a quad-core 2.5 GHz CPU and Adreno 330 GPU, supported by 3GB of RAM.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with optical image stabilization, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, but it lacks fast charging and wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 4.4.2 with nubia UI 2, the software experience is relatively dated.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone is equipped with a microUSB 2.0 port and features a headphone jack.
- Available in black and white, the build quality is solid, though it lacks water resistance.
- Overall, the ZTE nubia Z7 combines a high-resolution display with competent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, AF, OIS
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions153.2 x 75.7 x 8.9 mm (6.03 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
WeightN/A
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), nubia UI 2
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), nubia UI 2
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes