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Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) vs ZTE Nubia Z7 mini

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 530 vs ZTE Nubia Z7 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Nubia Z7 mini

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Lumia 530 (RM-1017)} 3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017) vs Nubia Z7 mini} 27 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+2GHz 32bit Quad-core67%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.5GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)43%
Thinner
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
245 PPIvs+441 PPI80%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
FWVGA (854x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1430 mAhvs+2300 mAh61%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHL-3Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

15 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
 
ModelLumia 530 (RM-1017)Nubia Z7 mini
Other model namesNokia Lumia 530 Single-SIM RM-1017, Nokia RockZTE Nubia Z7 mini Dual Sim 4G LTE NX507J, ZTE NX507J
Country or region available(Europe)CanadaUSAMexico
(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
feature not registered
BrandNokiaZTE
Release date8/1/2014, Announced: 7/1/20147/1/2014
Depth11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)62.3 x 119.7 millimeters (2.45 x 4.71 in)69.3 x 140.9 millimeters (2.73 x 5.55 in)
Weight129 grams (4.52 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceDenim UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AA v3
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
RAM memory512MB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (2.5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)FWVGA (854x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1430 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours20 hours
Standby528 hours (22 days)580 hours (24.2 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Dark grey
• Internet Explorer 11
• OneDrive 15GB
• Skype, Viber, WhatsApp
• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Yellow
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Nubia UI 2.0
• Panorama photo
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 530 (RM-1017)ZTE Nubia Z7 mini
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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