Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) vs ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) vs ZTE Nubia Z17s devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/9/2020 8:50 PM, updated: 1/26/2023 3:06 PM

Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
TFT

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5100
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	vs	24 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+8"40% Larger screen	vs	5.73"
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+5100 mAh65% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)48% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
345 grams (12.08 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)103% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2040 pixels115% Higher resolution screen
189 PPI	vs	+403 PPI113% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	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
(front) 2MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/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 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
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

(front) HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Tab A8" WiFi SM-T290NZKMZTO	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, (Europe), Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	ZTE
Release date	7/5/2019	10/1/2017
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	124.4 x 210 millimeters (4.9 x 8.27 in)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)
Weight	345 grams (12.08 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	8" inches	5.73" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	1080x2040 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	189 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI Core 1.1 / 2.5 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 (SDM429) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 504	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 35288 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Europe version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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	Not supported	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
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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	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	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 Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	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 Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5100 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	feature not registered	Supported
Video calling	feature not registered	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	feature not registered	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Carbon Black, Silver/white • Kids Home	• 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
	Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019, SM-T290)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.33W/kg (body)	feature not registered