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Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) vs ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z2a vs ZTE Nubia Z5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Nubia Z5S X Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) 14Points
5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

0.3mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) Compare Sony Xperia Z2a X
5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)

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Xperia Z2a (D6563)} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) vs Nubia Z5S (3G)} 4 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT-IGZO
+(back) 20.7MP62%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHL-3Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+126 grams (4.41 ounces)29%
Lighter
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)45%
Thinner
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera

32 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available)
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
441 PPI
5"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
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ModelXperia Z2a (D6563)Nubia Z5S (3G)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z2A D6563, Sony CanopusZTE Nubia Z5S 3G, ZTE Z5S Nubia NX503A
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSonyZTE
Release date7/1/20141/1/2014
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 137 millimeters (2.83 x 5.39 in)68.8 x 137.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.42 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)126 grams (4.41 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT-IGZO
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v332bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hoursfeature not registered
Standby700 hours (29.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Turquoise
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• Sony Exmor RS sensor camera
• Sony Clear Audio+
• 3D Surround Sound
• IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
Java framework
• Colors: White, Black
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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