Category Breakdown
LG K41S
ZTE nubia Z9
Performance
62.666.5
Camera
19.137.9
Display
56.558.9
Battery
28.123.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
57.968.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.134.1
Summary
- The LG K41S features a larger 6.55-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z9 has a smaller 5.2-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the K41S is powered by the Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, whereas the nubia Z9 utilizes the more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, offering better processing capabilities.
- The camera setup on the nubia Z9 is superior, with a 16 MP rear camera compared to the K41S's 13 MP, and it supports 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity favors the K41S with 4000 mAh compared to the nubia Z9's 2900 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the K41S operating on Android 9.0 and the nubia Z9 on the older Android 5.2, affecting the software experience and available features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K41S
ZTE nubia Z9
General
Release Date
2020, February 18
2015
Announced
2020, February 18
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.55"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 430
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM (Classic), 64GB 4GB RAM (Exclusive & Elite)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@24fps, 1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
2900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.8 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm (6.53 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
147.4 x 68.3 x 8.9 mm (5.80 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)
Weight
191.7 g
192 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, Black, White
Black, White, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 5.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (Exclusive edition only; side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

