Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5829)54.6
Performance(#11458)54.3
Camera(#4741)42.4
Display(#5801)70.5
Battery(#12137)43.5
Build(#10181)70.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE nubia Z7 mini
Short Review
- The ZTE nubia Z7 mini features a compact design with dimensions of 140.9 x 69.3 x 8.2 mm and a weight of 143g, making it easy to handle.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, delivering sharp visuals at approximately 445 ppi.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset and a quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU, the phone provides solid performance for everyday tasks.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while a 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- With a 2300 mAh battery, the device supports basic usage but lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- It runs on Android 4.4.2 with nubia UI 2, offering a straightforward user experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in several colors, including Black, White, Red, Green, and Yellow.
- Notably, it lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but retains a headphone jack.
- Overall, the ZTE nubia Z7 mini presents a balanced mix of features for its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AA Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.0 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions140.9 x 69.3 x 8.2 mm (5.55 x 2.73 x 0.32 in)
Weight143 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Red, Green, Yellow
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