Nokia 7.1
#3684
ZTE nubia Z17
#3359Category Breakdown
Nokia 7.1
ZTE nubia Z17
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.058.7
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
12 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gloss midnight blue, gloss steel
Aurora Blue, Black Gold, Obsidian Black, Solar Gold, Flame Red
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 7.1.1 (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
No