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Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)

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

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Compare ZTE Nubia Z5S X Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) 09Points
Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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13Points ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X
ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)

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!

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)} 9 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Nubia Z5S (3G)} 13 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
+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
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat 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
+3000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core29%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (9GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)33%
More internal storage for applications and files
137 grams (4.8 ounces)vs+126 grams (4.41 ounces)9%
Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)11%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+441 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 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 supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
26 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
5"
(back) 13MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
ModelRedmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)Nubia Z5S (3G)
Other model names红繳5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3BZTE Nubia Z5S 3G, ZTE Z5S Nubia NX503A
Country or region availableChina
China		feature not registered
BrandXiaomiZTE
Release date10/1/20171/1/2014
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)68.8 x 137.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.42 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)126 grams (4.41 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT-IGZO
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100		TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)		Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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 only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)ZTE Nubia Z5S (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (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 autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)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: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue
• Aluminum body
• MIUI 8.5		• Colors: White, Black
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)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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