ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z17s vs Microsoft Lumia 950 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/3/2018 5:37 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:24 PM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 X ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105) Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)

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14 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	vs	16 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)65% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (114GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (27GB available)
+5.73"10% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP73% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.1MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP97% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+(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
Not supported	vs	+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)13% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)4% Thinner
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2040 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels67% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+565 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2.4" inches6% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(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
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (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	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Other model names	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J	AT&T Microsoft Lumia 950 RM-1105, Microsoft Talkman
Country or region available	China, (Europe), Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Microsoft
Release date	10/1/2017	11/20/2015
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)	73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.73" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	565 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)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
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
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
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	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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)	EMEA: LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) USA: LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
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+, 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)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Triple LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
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)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
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, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
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)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
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, White • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1105)
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