Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
#2261
ZTE nubia Z17
#2989Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
ZTE nubia Z17
Performance
74.478.6
Camera
66.938.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.325.7
Build
94.377.6
Connectivity
59.367.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.444.7
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite features a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z17 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Mi 8 Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset, whereas the nubia Z17 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 835, providing better processing capabilities.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both having a 12 MP rear camera; however, the nubia Z17 includes a secondary 23 MP sensor for enhanced photography features.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the nubia Z17 at 3200 mAh compared to the Mi 8 Lite's 3350 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- The Mi 8 Lite runs on Android 8.1 with MIUI 11, while the nubia Z17 operates on Android 7.1.1 with nubia UI 5, indicating a more modern software experience for the Mi 8 Lite.
- Both devices lack wireless charging and stereo speakers, but the nubia Z17 offers NFC connectivity, which the Mi 8 Lite does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
ZTE nubia Z17
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
Also known as Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (Mi 8X)
For China
Display
Size
6.26"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 512
Adreno 540
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF, 2x lossless zoom23 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
Auto HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3350 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3350 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC4, 50% in 25 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm (6.16 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
152.6 x 72.4 x 7.6 mm (6.01 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)
Weight
169 g
173 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Midnight Black, Aurora Blue, Twilight Gold
Aurora Blue, Black Gold, Obsidian Black, Solar Gold, Flame Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.75 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 11
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