ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z17s vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.73"
IPS
IPS
1080x2040
12
MP
MP
5mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.71"
IPS
IPS
720x1650
50
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB)
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17 Common items in both devices |
LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
Model | Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) |
Other model names | ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 8GB RAM Premium, ZTE NX595J | Redmi 12C (22120RN86G) |
Country or region available | China, (Europe), Hong Kong | (Global, International) |
Brand | ZTE | Xiaomi |
Release date | 10/1/2017 | 1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in) | 76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in) |
Weight | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
๐ฒ Display | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
Display type | LTPS IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.73" inches | 6.71" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2040 pixels | 720x1650 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 268 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 500nits[typ] |
๐ค Operating System | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 12 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 13 / 14 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (114GB available) | 128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
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 | 300/150 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, 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 850/900/2100 |
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 Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
๐ท Camera | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0 | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth |
Main camera resolution | 3968x2976 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.76" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4ยตm 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 | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (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 |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
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, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
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 | 5.1 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
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 | โข Colors: Aurora Blue โข USB OTG On-The-Go โข Metal frame โข Back glass panel โข nubia UI 5.1 โข Fast battery charging (26W): 50% in 25min โข Quick Charge 4.0 โข DTS-HD audio โข 32-bit/384kHz audio โข Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter โข VoLTE | โข Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
ZTE Nubia Z17s (128GB) | Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) | |
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 |