ZTE nubia Z5S
#4483
ZTE nubia Z7
#4486Category Breakdown
ZTE nubia Z5S
ZTE nubia Z7
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
49.949.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.556.5
Summary
- The ZTE nubia Z5S features a 5.0-inch IGZO IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z7 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Z5S is powered by a Snapdragon 800 chipset with a 2.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Z7 uses a slightly upgraded Snapdragon 801 at 2.5 GHz, offering improved processing capabilities.
- Both models have a 13 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization, but the Z7 can record video at 4K@30fps compared to the Z5S's 4K at 24fps.
- The Z5S has a smaller 2300 mAh battery, while the Z7's 3000 mAh battery provides longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Z5S runs on Android 4.2.2, whereas the Z7 is equipped with Android 4.4.2 and nubia UI 2, enhancing the user experience with additional features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE nubia Z5S
ZTE nubia Z7
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IGZO IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF, OIS
13 MP, AF, OIS
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
4K, 1080p, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
137.7 x 68.8 x 7.6 mm (5.42 x 2.71 x 0.30 in)
153.2 x 75.7 x 8.9 mm (6.03 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight
126 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Yes
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), nubia UI 2
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), nubia UI 2
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes