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ZTE nubia Z9 mini#5685

Released: 2015

ZTE nubia Z9 mini

Overall Score

26.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5685)26.8
Performance(#4642)56.4
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#6599)46.1
Battery(#5059)23.3
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3220)56.2
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The ZTE nubia Z9 mini features a sleek design with dimensions of 141.3 x 69.8 x 8.2 mm and a weight of 147g, making it comfortable to hold.
  • Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, delivering sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
  • Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and 2GB of RAM, providing adequate multitasking capabilities.
  • The rear camera boasts a 16 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while an 8 MP front camera serves for selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 2900mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
  • Running on Android 5.0.2 with nubia UI 2.8, the software experience is basic but functional.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, though it lacks 5G and NFC support.
  • The device does not feature stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack for audio.
  • Available in black and white, the build quality is solid, though it lacks water resistance.
  • Overall, the Z9 mini is a compact device with decent specifications for everyday use.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
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 MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera16 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

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

Build & Safety

Dimensions141.3 x 69.8 x 8.2 mm (5.56 x 2.75 x 0.32 in)
Weight147 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 2.8
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass