ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) vs Apple iPhone SE (32GB)

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

7/4/2020 2:05 PM, updated: 9/8/2022 2:36 PM

Compare Apple iPhone SE X ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Apple iPhone SE (32GB) Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

12
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1642
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)

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17 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	vs	5 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (32GB)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)91% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR4
+128GB (114GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (27GB available)
+1080x2040 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+403 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+5.73"43% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP190% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/2.55" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+3100 mAh89% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1642 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+113 grams (3.96 ounces)50% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) HD (1280x720)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Other model names	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724
Country or region available	China, (Europe), Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Apple
Release date	10/1/2017	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.73" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	iOS 9.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 15
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	32GB (27GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Europe version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724) UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	LTE Cat4 A1662 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29) A1723/A1724 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD‑LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz
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	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	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) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	1642 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
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: 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	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold • Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID) • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • NFC for Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	iPhone SE (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)