Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB) vs ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)

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

5/14/2020 2:05 PM, updated: 11/25/2021 5:08 AM

Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

23
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB) Compare Asus Zenfone AR 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 AR (ZS571KL 256GB)

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15 Advantages Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	vs	11 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
+8GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (238GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels67% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2040 pixels
+515 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33% 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
+3300 mAh6% 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
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner
5.7"	vs	+5.73"1% Larger screen
(back) 23MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP51% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP24% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

22 Common items in both devices

170 grams (5.95 ounces)

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone AR ZS571KL (256GB+8GB RAM) A002A, A002	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 6GB RAM Standard, ZTE NX595J
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, (Europe), Hong Kong
Brand	Asus	ZTE
Release date	5/1/2017, Announced: 1/9/2017	10/1/2017
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.4 x 158.7 millimeters (3.05 x 6.25 in)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.73" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)	1080x2040 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	ZenUI 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (238GB available) UFS 2.0	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	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	600/75 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 America version: 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 Cat12 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) America version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 29)	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0
Main camera resolution	5536x4152 pixels	3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" 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 (4-axis): 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	Motion tracking sensors	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Hi-Res audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 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 AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	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	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	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 AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	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 • Tango and Daydream by Google	• 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 AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	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