Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) vs ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z vs ZTE Nubia Z17s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
13
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.73"
IPS
IPS
1080x2040
12
MP
MP
5mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
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27 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
4G LTE-A |
450 Mbps |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) | ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | |
Model | Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) | Nubia Z17s (128GB) |
Other model names | Verizon Moto Z Droid XT1650-01, XT1650-02, Motorola Sheridan | ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J |
Country or region available | ![]() USA | ![]() ![]() ![]() China, (Europe), Hong Kong |
Brand | Motorola | ZTE |
Release date | 7/28/2016 | 10/1/2017 |
Depth | 5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in) | 72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in) |
Weight | 136 grams (4.76 ounces) | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) | ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | LTPS IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.73" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1080x2040 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 534 PPI | 403 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) | ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) | ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz 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 624Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) | ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (53GB available) | 128GB (114GB available) |
External storage | Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) | ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | |
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 | 450/50 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 850/900/1900/2100 | 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 Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13) | 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 A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 | 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 | ||
Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) | ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0 |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3968x2976 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF: laser 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) | ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | (dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | LED | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) | ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | 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.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) | ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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 | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) | ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) | ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 3100 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 336 hours (14 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) | ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, 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, White • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min | • 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 | ||
Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) | ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |