Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB) vs ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo vs ZTE Nubia Z5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2018 11:19 PM, updated: 6/13/2022 6:34 PM

Compare ZTE Nubia Z5S X Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

10Points ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)

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!

21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	vs	10 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (21GB available)75% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT-IGZO
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP39% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
174 grams (6.09 ounces)	vs	+126 grams (4.41 ounces)38% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+441 PPI65% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	Nubia Z5S (3G)
Other model names	Galaxy J7 Duo (32GB + 3GB RAM) Dual-Sim, Samsung J720	ZTE Nubia Z5S 3G, ZTE Z5S Nubia NX503A
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	ZTE
Release date	4/1/2018	1/1/2014
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 153.5 millimeters (3.04 x 6.04 in)	68.8 x 137.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.42 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	126 grams (4.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 98104 (v7)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
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
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + 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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer ANT+ Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gold, Rose Gold, White • Samsung Pay	• Colors: White, Black • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.543W/kg (head), 1.397W/kg (body)	feature not registered