ZTE nubia Z17 lite
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ZTE nubia Z18 mini
#3847Category Breakdown
ZTE nubia Z17 lite
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
Performance
70.574.4
Camera
38.138.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.726.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
61.661.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.438.0
Summary
- The ZTE nubia Z17 lite features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z18 mini has a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Z17 lite is powered by the Snapdragon 653 chipset, whereas the Z18 mini utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 660, offering improved processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Z17 lite includes a dual rear setup with a 13 MP main sensor, while the Z18 mini boasts a 24 MP primary camera, enhancing photo quality significantly.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Z18 mini at 3450 mAh compared to the Z17 lite's 3200 mAh, although neither supports wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Z17 lite runs on Android 7.1, while the Z18 mini is equipped with Android 8.1, providing a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE nubia Z17 lite
ZTE nubia Z18 mini
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 510
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
3450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153 x 72.6 x 7.6 mm (6.02 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
148 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm (5.83 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
168 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Black/Gold, Blue
Provence Edition, Ying Yu powder, Celadon blue, Diamond black, Glacier White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C
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 7.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5
Android 8.1 (Oreo), nubia UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass