Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M14 vs ZTE Nubia Z17s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/17/2023 3:57 PM, updated: 9/20/2023 10:45 AM

Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Removable)

10Points ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M14 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	10 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
+128GB (104GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x2408 pixels18% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2040 pixels
+6.6"15% Larger screen	vs	5.73"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP55% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP29% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6000 mAh94% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
206 grams (7.21 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)21% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)11% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
400 PPI	vs	+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

19 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/1.8 (aperture)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M14 5G SM-M146B/Dual-SIM	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 6GB RAM Standard, ZTE NX595J
Country or region available	India	China, (Europe), Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	ZTE
Release date	4/17/2023, Announced: 3/8/2023	10/1/2017
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 166.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.57 in)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)
Weight	206 grams (7.21 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	5.73" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	1080x2040 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MC4	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 368960 (v9) Geekbench: 1947 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	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	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	58 hours (2.4 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Navy Blue, Light Blue, Silver	• Colors: Black/gold • 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
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.78W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.485W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)	feature not registered