ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) vs Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z17s vs Huawei Mate 20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/8/2018 9:20 PM, updated: 1/12/2023 5:35 AM

Compare Huawei Mate 20 X ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB) Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)

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!

4 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	vs	19 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+403 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	381 PPI
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
1080x2040 pixels	vs	+1080x2244 pixels10% Higher resolution screen
5.73"	vs	+6.53"14% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 16MP + 8MP3% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP	vs	+(front) 24MP140% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(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 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh29% 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
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

128GB (114GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Other model names	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J	Huawei Mate 20 HMA-LX9, HMA-L29, HMA-AL00, Huawei Himalayan
Country or region available	China, (Europe), Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Huawei
Release date	10/1/2017	10/31/2018, Announced: 10/16/2018
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)	77.2 x 158.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.23 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.73" inches	6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	1080x2244 pixels (18.7:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	381 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	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	EMUI 9.0 / 10 / 11
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 (720MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 273931 (v7) Geekbench: 9793 (v4.4) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
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 nano-Memory slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	1400/200 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, 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	HMA-L09 version: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 HMA-AL00 / HMA-TL00 / HMA-L29 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
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 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.217mm 8MP telephoto f/2.452mm2x-optical-zoom
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	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@960fps (slow motion) Leica optics
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	5632x4224 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	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz
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, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	22.5W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
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: Black, Midnight Blue, Twilight
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 (128GB/4GB)
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