Nokia 7.1
#2392
ZTE nubia Z17
#2989Category Breakdown
Nokia 7.1
ZTE nubia Z17
Performance
66.878.6
Camera
53.038.1
Display
76.758.9
Battery
25.225.7
Build
77.077.6
Connectivity
69.667.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.444.7
Summary
- The Nokia 7.1 features a 5.84-inch IPS LCD display with HDR10 support, offering a higher pixel density and a more modern aspect ratio compared to the ZTE nubia Z17's 5.5-inch IPS LCD without HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia is powered by the Snapdragon 636, while the Z17 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 835, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have dual rear cameras, but the Z17 includes a higher-resolution 23 MP secondary camera and offers 2x lossless zoom, enhancing its photography versatility.
- The Nokia 7.1 has a slightly smaller 3060 mAh battery compared to the Z17's 3200 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the Nokia using Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and back, while the Z17 has Gorilla Glass on the front and an aluminum back.
- Software-wise, the Nokia runs a more recent Android version with Android One, ensuring a cleaner experience and timely updates, while the Z17 operates on an older version of Android with a custom UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 7.1
ZTE nubia Z17
General
Release Date
2018, October 28
2017
Announced
2018, October 04
2017
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
5.84"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 540
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1.28µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF, 2x lossless zoom23 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3060 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3060 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, QC4, 50% in 25 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.7 x 71.2 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
152.6 x 72.4 x 7.6 mm (6.01 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)
Weight
160 g
173 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Gloss midnight blue, gloss steel
Aurora Blue, Black Gold, Obsidian Black, Solar Gold, Flame Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass