Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) vs ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ2 vs ZTE Nubia Z17s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/16/2018 2:50 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:20 PM

Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1080x2160

19.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)

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!

13 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)	vs	11 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x2160 pixels6% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2040 pixels
+424 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3180 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)128% More internal storage for applications and files
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)16% Lighter
11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)31% Thinner
5.7"	vs	+5.73"1% Larger screen
(back) 19.2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP82% Higher resolution main camera
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
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP97% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

27 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ2 (H8216)	Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XZ2 4GB RAM H8216, Sony PF22	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, (Europe), Hong Kong
Brand	Sony	ZTE
Release date	4/5/2018	10/1/2017
Depth	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.73" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x2040 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (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 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) 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	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + 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	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3180 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
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: Black, Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink • Aluminum frame • Front/back glass • USB OTG On-The-Go • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Fast battery charging (Power delivery) • Qi wireless charging • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min	• 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
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8216)	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
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