ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) vs Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z17s vs Xiaomi Mix 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/14/2022 7:19 PM, updated: 1/23/2023 9:24 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mix 4 X ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB) Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)

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4 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	vs	25 Advantages Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	225 grams (7.88 ounces)
+403 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+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)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (114GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)91% More internal storage for applications and files
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2040 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels18% Higher resolution screen
5.73"	vs	+6.67"16% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 13MP + 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.33" inches92% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP	vs	+(front) 20MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(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 13Advantage Android 13 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 unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh45% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

Dual-LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J	小米MIX 4 2106118C (12GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, (Europe), Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Xiaomi
Release date	10/1/2017	8/16/2021, Announced: 8/10/2021
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)	75.35 x 162.65 millimeters (2.97 x 6.4 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	225 grams (7.88 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.73" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	395 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	Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 480Hz
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 12.5 / 13
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ (SM8350-AC) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 798010 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)
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 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 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.212mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 8MP periscope telephoto f/4.1120mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	12000x9000 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	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.33" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical 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@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/480fps
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/3.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/0.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz 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 Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)
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 jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + 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 Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)
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: Ceramic Black, Ceramic White, Shadow Gray • Silicone case included • Screen protector included
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)
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