ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) vs Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z17s vs Lenovo K8 Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 8:19 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:20 PM

Compare Lenovo K8 Note X ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Lenovo K8 Note (32GB) Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Deca-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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15 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	vs	11 Advantages Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Deca-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (114GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+1080x2040 pixels6% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+5.73"4% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP96% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP29% 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 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
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
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Other model names	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J	Lenovo K8 Note XT1902-3 3GB RAM, M2CB2
Country or region available	China, (Europe), Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Lenovo
Release date	10/1/2017	8/1/2017
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)	75.9 x 154.5 millimeters (2.99 x 6.08 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.73" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6797D Helio X23 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Deca-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core) 4x 1.85GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-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	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	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 Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 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
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)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.2
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
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)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
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)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
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.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	378 hours (15.8 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
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: Venom Black, Fine Gold • Aluminum body • 2.5D glass screen • USB OTG On-The-Go • Dolby Atmos audio • Fast battery charging (Turbo Charge) • Splash Resistant
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
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