Meizu MX2 (16GB) vs ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu MX2 vs ZTE Nubia Z17s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/3/2018 6:08 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:04 PM

Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X Meizu MX2 (16GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.4"
ASV

800x1280

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

23Points ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB) Compare Meizu MX2 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? ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)

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3 Advantages Meizu MX2 (16GB)	vs	23 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)114% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB	vs	+64GB (50GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)20% Thinner
800x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2040 pixels115% Higher resolution screen
343 PPI	vs	+403 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.4"	vs	+5.73"30% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
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
(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
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh72% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 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
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
MicroUSB 2.0	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

TFT LCD ASV (Advanced SuperView) / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Meizu MX2 (16GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	MX2 (16GB)	Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Other model names	Meizu MX2 M040 16GB, Meizu MX 2	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 6GB RAM Standard, ZTE NX595J
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, (Europe), Hong Kong
Brand	Meizu	ZTE
Release date	12/3/2012	10/1/2017
Depth	10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.9 x 124.9 millimeters (2.56 x 4.92 in)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu MX2 (16GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD ASV (Advanced SuperView)	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4.4" inches	5.73" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels	1080x2040 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	343 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
	Meizu MX2 (16GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu MX2 (16GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung MX5S	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu MX2 (16GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu MX2 (16GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 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	Not supported	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+	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
	Meizu MX2 (16GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu MX2 (16GB)	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
	Meizu MX2 (16GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu MX2 (16GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu MX2 (16GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu MX2 (16GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 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	330 hours (13.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Meizu MX2 (16GB)	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 front and white back • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic • Flyme 2.0 UI • USB On-the-go support • DLNA • Wi-Fi Direct • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework	• 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
	Meizu MX2 (16GB)	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