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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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Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) 12Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z X
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!

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)} 12 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) vs Nubia Z17s (128GB)} 11 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)25%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)63%
Thinner
vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2040 pixels
+534 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 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
vsDual-LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: 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
vsAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+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) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP172%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 5MPvs+(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP97%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2600 mAhvs+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 supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+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)
ModelMoto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Other model namesVerizon Moto Z Droid XT1650-01, XT1650-02, Motorola SheridanZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J
Country or region availableUSA
USA
China(Europe)Hong Kong
China, (Europe), Hong Kong
BrandMotorolaZTE
Release date7/28/201610/1/2017
Depth5.2 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)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.73" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x2040 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUQuad-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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR48GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (53GB available)128GB (114GB available)
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100Europe version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
China version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, 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 resolution4128x3096 pixels3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature 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 resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh3100 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy21 hoursfeature not registered
Standby336 hours (14 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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 registeredfeature not registered
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