Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB) vs ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 9 vs ZTE Nubia Z17s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/14/2022 11:25 AM, updated: 6/23/2023 6:07 AM

Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)

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24 Advantages Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)	vs	4 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+6GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (104GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels18% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2040 pixels
+446 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+5.9"3% Larger screen	vs	5.73"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP78% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP
+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
+1/1.56" inches63% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 12MP21% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4300 mAh39% 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
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + 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
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7% Thinner
LED flash	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/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)	Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Other model names	Zenfone 9z AI2202-1A028BR, AI2202-1A006EU, 90AI00C3-M000X0	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 6GB RAM Standard, ZTE NX595J
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, (Europe), Hong Kong
Brand	Asus	ZTE
Release date	9/15/2022, Announced: 7/28/2022	10/1/2017
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.1 x 146.5 millimeters (2.68 x 5.77 in)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic 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
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.9" inches	5.73" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2040 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	446 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1100nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	ZenUI 9	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1083028 (v9) Geekbench: 4338 (v5.1) GFXBench: 89fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 A version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) B version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) C version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	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	A version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78) B version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78) C version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) B version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) C version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.214.4mm113°1/2.93"1.4µmAF	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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	4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/240fps 720p@480fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	(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/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.93" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	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
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4300 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
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: Black, Blue, Red, Silver	• 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
	Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/6GB)	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