ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) vs Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z17s vs Xiaomi 12X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
,
5.73"
IPS
IPS
1080x2040
12
MP
MP
5mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.28"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
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!
18 Common items in both devices |
Dual-LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Compass |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) | |
Model | Nubia Z17s (128GB) | 12X (256GB/8GB) |
Other model names | ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J | Xiaomi 12X 2112123AG (Global), 2112123AC (China) |
Country or region available | China, (Europe), Hong Kong | (Global, International) |
Brand | ZTE | Xiaomi |
Release date | 10/1/2017 | 12/31/2021, Announced: 12/28/2021 |
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) | 69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in) |
Weight | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) | 176 grams (6.16 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) | Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) | |
Display type | LTPS IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.73" inches | 6.28" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2040 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 419 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ DCI-P3 Touch rate: 480Hz |
🤖 Operating System | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) | |
System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 11 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 12 |
User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 13 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (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 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 598003 (v8), 690298 (v9) Geekbench: 3168 (v5.1) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 128GB (114GB available) | 256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
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 Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) |
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 | LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0 | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF |
Main camera resolution | 3968x2976 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/1.56" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: 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 | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX766 |
📸 Front camera | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.7µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by Harman Kardon |
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) | Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.2 + 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3100 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 67W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
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) | Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) | |
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: Gray, Blue, Purple • LiquidCool |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.59W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body) |