BlackBerry Motion
#3161
ZTE nubia Z17s
#3028Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Motion
ZTE nubia Z17s
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.048.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Motion features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z17s has a slightly larger 5.73-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2040 pixels, both offering similar pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Motion is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset, whereas the nubia Z17s utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 835, providing better processing capabilities and graphics performance.
- The Motion's rear camera is 12 MP with an f/2.0 aperture, while the nubia Z17s has a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP f/1.8 main sensor and a 23 MP secondary sensor, enhancing its photographic versatility.
- Battery capacity differs as well, with the Motion having a 4000 mAh battery compared to the nubia Z17s's 3100 mAh, though the latter supports faster charging at 26W.
- Both devices run on Android Nougat, but the nubia Z17s includes a customized nubia UI 5.1, offering a different software experience.
- The BlackBerry Motion has a plastic back, while the nubia Z17s features a glass back, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Motion
ZTE nubia Z17s
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.73"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2040 pixels, 17:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 540
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF23 MP, f/2.0, AF, 2x lossless zoom
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.25 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
26W wired, QC4, 50% in 25 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
155.8 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.13 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
147.5 x 72.7 x 8.5 mm (5.81 x 2.86 x 0.33 in)
Weight
167 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Aurora Blue, Black Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS2
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5.1
OS Version
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No