Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) vs ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)

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

1/18/2018 7:55 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:46 PM

Compare ZTE Nubia Z5S X Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4850
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G) Compare Xiaomi Mi Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 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!

15 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	vs	4 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (115GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT-IGZO
+6.44"29% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4850 mAh111% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
203 grams (7.11 ounces)	vs	+126 grams (4.41 ounces)61% Lighter
342 PPI	vs	+441 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

30 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

f/2.0 (aperture)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	Nubia Z5S (4G)
Other model names	小米Max 2016007, Xiaomi Max Prime 4GB RAM, Xiaomi Helium	ZTE Nubia Z5S LTE, ZTE Nubia Z5Sn NX501
Country or region available	China, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Hong Kong, India	feature not registered
Brand	Xiaomi	ZTE
Release date	5/17/2016	1/1/2014
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	88.3 x 173.1 millimeters (3.48 x 6.81 in)	68.8 x 137.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.42 in)
Weight	203 grams (7.11 ounces)	126 grams (4.41 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	6.44" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AB v2 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available)	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	100/50 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	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat3 (Bands 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (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
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face 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
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + 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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4850 mAh	2300 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
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Gray, Silver, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D glass screen • MIUI 8.0	• Colors: White, Black • Dolby sound Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)	ZTE Nubia Z5S (4G)
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