ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) vs LG G4 (VS986)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z17s vs LG G4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/3/2018 5:37 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 5:21 PM

Compare LG G4 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)

10Points LG G4 (VS986) Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

17 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	vs	10 Advantages LG G4 (VS986)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)65% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core (20nm)
+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 (25GB available)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)15% Thinner	vs	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+5.73"4% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP119% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+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
+1/2.55" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP24% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3100 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)10% Lighter
1080x2040 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels67% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+534 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	LG G4 (VS986)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nubia Z17s (128GB)	LG G4 (VS986)
Other model names	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J	LG G4 VS986 (Verizon), LG-VS986, AS986, LG P1
Country or region available	China, (Europe), Hong Kong	USA
Brand	ZTE	LG
Release date	10/1/2017	4/29/2015, Announced: 4/28/2015
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)	76.1 x 148.9 millimeters (3 x 5.86 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	LG G4 (VS986)
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)	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	LG G4 (VS986)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX 4.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	LG G4 (VS986)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 418 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 1584 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	LG G4 (VS986)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	LG G4 (VS986)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	300/50 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 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 7, 13)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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)	LG G4 (VS986)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	5312x2988 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	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (3-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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	LG G4 (VS986)
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	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	LG G4 (VS986)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	LG G4 (VS986)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + 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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	LG G4 (VS986)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	LG G4 (VS986)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	434 hours (18.1 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	LG G4 (VS986)
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: Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red • Knock Code • Quick Remote
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	LG G4 (VS986)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.62W/kg (head)