Sharp Z3
#3678
ZTE nubia Z9
#4216Category Breakdown
Sharp Z3
ZTE nubia Z9
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
47.045.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
58.057.0
Summary
- The Sharp Z3 features a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density compared to the ZTE nubia Z9's 5.2-inch display at 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Z3 is powered by the Snapdragon 652 chipset, while the nubia Z9 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 810, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 16 MP rear camera, but the Z9 lacks optical image stabilization, which the Z3 includes, enhancing its photography performance.
- The Z3 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3100 mAh compared to the Z9's 2900 mAh, although both lack fast charging.
- Software-wise, the Z3 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a more recent experience than the Z9's Android 5.2 Lollipop with nubia UI 3.
- In terms of build quality, the Z3 is slightly heavier and thicker than the Z9, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sharp Z3
ZTE nubia Z9
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 510
Adreno 430
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM (Classic), 64GB 4GB RAM (Exclusive & Elite)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
13 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@24fps, 1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
2900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
157 x 78.5 x 7.8 mm (6.18 x 3.09 x 0.31 in)
147.4 x 68.3 x 8.9 mm (5.80 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)
Weight
185 g
192 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champagne Gold
Black, White, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 3
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 3
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (Exclusive edition only; side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes