Category Breakdown
Archos Diamond Alpha
ZTE nubia Z17 lite
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.857.8
Summary
- The Archos Diamond Alpha features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z17 lite has a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~401 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Diamond Alpha is powered by the Snapdragon 652 chipset with 4GB of RAM, whereas the nubia Z17 lite utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 653 with 6GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and 16 MP front camera, but the nubia Z17 lite includes a secondary depth sensor.
- The Diamond Alpha has a 2950 mAh battery, while the nubia Z17 lite offers a larger 3200 mAh battery with faster 18W charging.
- Lastly, the Diamond Alpha runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, whereas the nubia Z17 lite operates on Android 7.1 Nougat with nubia UI 5, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Archos Diamond Alpha
ZTE nubia Z17 lite
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
For Europe
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 510
Adreno 510
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF13 MP B/W
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2950 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2950 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.7 x 72.5 x 7.5 mm (5.78 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)
153 x 72.6 x 7.6 mm (6.02 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
Weight
155 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Black/Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

