ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) vs Huawei P40 Lite 5G

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z17s vs Huawei P40 Lite 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/5/2021 4:41 AM, updated: 6/5/2021 5:05 AM

Compare Huawei P40 Lite 5G X ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Huawei P40 Lite 5G Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Lite 5G

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8 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	vs	15 Advantages Huawei P40 Lite 5G
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x2040 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels18% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+405 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.73"	vs	+6.5"13% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP118% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP61% 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 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage 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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

128GB (114GB available) / 128GB (107GB available)

LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
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Model	Nubia Z17s (128GB)	P40 Lite 5G
Other model names	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J	Huawei P40 lite 5G (CDY-N29A, CDY-NX9A, 51095MCE, 51095MCA)
Country or region available	China, (Europe), Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Huawei
Release date	10/1/2017	5/28/2020
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)	75 x 162.31 millimeters (2.95 x 6.39 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.73" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 820 (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Single-core) 3x 2.22GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Triple-core) 4x 1.84GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	ARM Mali-G57 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	128GB (107GB 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 P40 Lite 5G
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	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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 Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
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	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.417mm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	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)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4608x3456 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	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
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	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.1 + 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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	40W Wired fast charging 5W 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 P40 Lite 5G
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: Midnight Black, Crush Green, Space Silver • EMUI 10.1 • Screen protective film included
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
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