Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A) vs ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 II vs ZTE Nubia Z5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/19/2021 6:18 PM, updated: 5/19/2021 6:39 PM

Compare ZTE Nubia Z5S X Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) Compare Sony Xperia 5 II X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)

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31 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	vs	3 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)77% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (110GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT-IGZO
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2520 pixels31% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+449 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	441 PPI
+6.1"22% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP182% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)29% 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
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps47 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh74% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)	vs	+126 grams (4.41 ounces)29% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

20 Common items in both devices

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	Nubia Z5S (3G)
Other model names	ソニーXperia 5 Mark II SO-52A (NTT DoCoMo) 5G	ZTE Nubia Z5S 3G, ZTE Z5S Nubia NX503A
Country or region available	Japan	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	ZTE
Release date	9/17/2020	1/1/2014
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)	68.8 x 137.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.42 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	126 grams (4.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Display type	OLED	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	6.1" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	449 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 3.0	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 28, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 77, 78, 79)	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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF3x-optical-zoomOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	21W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	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
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Grey, Blue, Pink • Cameras with ZEISS optics • Dolby Atmos • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility	• Colors: White, Black • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A) vs ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 II vs ZTE Nubia Z5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate