Apple iPhone 14 (128GB) vs ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 14 vs ZTE Nubia Z17s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/8/2022 6:37 AM, updated: 9/12/2023 7:06 PM

Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X Apple iPhone 14 (128GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

12
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3279
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) Compare Apple iPhone 14 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 14 (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

23 Advantages Apple iPhone 14 (128GB)	vs	9 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
+3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1170x2532 pixels34% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2040 pixels
+457 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+6.1"6% Larger screen	vs	5.73"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/1.7" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP24% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps10 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3279 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
+e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)1% Lighter
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP45% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
proprietary audio output	vs	+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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.

17 Common items in both devices

128GB (108GB available) / 128GB (114GB available)

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 14 (128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 14 (128GB)	Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Other model names	iPhone 14 (A2649, A2881, A2882, A2883, A2884)	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, (Europe), Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	ZTE
Release date	9/16/2022, Announced: 9/7/2022	10/1/2017
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 14 (128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.1" inches	5.73" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2040 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	457 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 14 (128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
System version	iOS 16	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	iOS 17	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 14 (128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core) 4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (5-core)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 818002 (v9) Geekbench: 4761 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 14 (128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) NVMe (SSD)	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 14 (128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	e-SIM (Eletronic)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 Cat20 VoLTE A2882, A2883, A2884 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2649, A2881 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53)	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	A2882, A2883, A2884 version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79) A2649 version: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261) A2881 version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	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
	iPhone 14 (128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm120°	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.9µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps ProRes RAW Cinematic mode	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 14 (128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 14 (128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 14 (128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 14 (128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 14 (128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3279 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 14 (128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe	• Colors: Aurora Blue • 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
	iPhone 14 (128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
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