ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) vs Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z17s vs Asus Zenfone 5Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 8:56 AM, updated: 9/28/2020 10:56 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 5Z X ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)

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!

7 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	vs	16 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (114GB available)124% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP74% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP24% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)3% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner
1080x2040 pixels	vs	+1080x2246 pixels10% Higher resolution screen
5.73"	vs	+6.2"8% Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

1/2.55" inches

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
Other model names	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J	Asus Zenfone 5z 4GB RAM, ASUS_Z01RD
Country or region available	China, (Europe), Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Asus
Release date	10/1/2017	6/1/2018
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)	75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.73" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	550nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	1200/100 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	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	A version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 B version (USA): UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 C version: UMTS 850/900/2100
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 Cat15/Cat18 A version: LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28,32) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) B version (USA): LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,41) C version: LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Band 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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.012mm1/4"1.12µmFF
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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: 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: Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver • 2.5D curved glass screen • 95% DCI-P3 coverage • Supports glove touch • ASUS ZenUI 5.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS sound (only headphones)
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.16W/kg (head), 0.89W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.16W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)