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ZTE nubia Z9#4216

Released: 2015

ZTE nubia Z9

Overall Score

57.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4216)57.0
Performance(#4940)60.3
Camera(#1999)45.5
Display(#5761)70.5
Battery(#12053)43.5
Build(#11238)68.8

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Short Review

  • The ZTE nubia Z9 features a sleek design with dimensions of 147.4 x 68.3 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 192g, available in black, white, and gold.
  • Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 424 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 430 GPU, supported by options of 3GB or 4GB RAM.
  • The rear camera boasts 16 MP with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 4K video at 24fps, while an 8 MP front camera is available for selfies.
  • Battery capacity stands at 2900 mAh, with no fast or wireless charging options.
  • The device runs on Android 5.2 with nubia UI 3, providing a user-friendly experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
  • The phone does not have stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack.
  • Notably, it does not feature water resistance or advanced HDR capabilities.
  • Overall, the ZTE nubia Z9 combines a solid build with decent performance and camera capabilities.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 430
Memory32GB 3GB RAM (Classic), 64GB 4GB RAM (Exclusive & Elite)
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Video Recording4K@24fps, 1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗

Battery

Capacity2900 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Design

Dimensions147.4 x 68.3 x 8.9 mm (5.80 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)
Weight192 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Gold
Foldable✗

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 5.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 3
OS VersionAndroid 5.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 3

Security

Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (Exclusive edition only; side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes