Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB) vs ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs ZTE Nubia Z17s devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/3/2018 6:08 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:20 PM

Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)

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7 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)	vs	20 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
+64GB (56GB available)12% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+1536x2048 pixels43% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2040 pixels
+7.9"38% Larger screen	vs	5.73"
+6350 mAh105% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)171% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
341 grams (11.94 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)101% Lighter
324 PPI	vs	+403 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

(front) HD (1280x720)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)	Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Other model names	Verizon iPad Mini 3 A1600 (4G LTE + CDMA)	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 6GB RAM Standard, ZTE NX595J
Country or region available	USA	China, (Europe), Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	ZTE
Release date	10/16/2014	10/1/2017
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)
Weight	341 grams (11.94 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	7.9" inches	5.73" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1080x2040 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
System version	iOS 8.0	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	iOS 12	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (56GB available)	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Europe version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)	LTE Cat9 Europe version: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,20) China version: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,20) TD-LTE 1900/2000/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6350 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on gray, White on silver, Gold • Apple SIM only USA and UK • Oleophobic coating on Retina display • Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID) • Aluminium body • FaceTime • Siri natural language • iCloud cloud service • Twitter and Facebook • Lightning connector port • OpenGL ES 3.0	• Colors: Black/gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metal frame • Back glass panel • nubia UI 5.1 • Fast battery charging (26W): 50% in 25min • Quick Charge 4.0 • DTS-HD audio • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad mini 3 (CDMA 64GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered