Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) vs ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)

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

1/3/2018 5:37 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:20 PM

Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z 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? Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)

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!

12 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)	vs	11 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)63% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels67% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2040 pixels
+534 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (53GB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)115% More internal storage for applications and files
5.5"	vs	+5.73"4% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP172% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 5MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP97% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2600 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

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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📱 Model features
	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
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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