ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB) vs HTC One M8 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia Z17s vs HTC One M8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/3/2018 6:08 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 3:41 PM

Compare HTC One M8 X ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points HTC One M8 (16GB) Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

4.1
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)

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20 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	vs	10 Advantages HTC One M8 (16GB)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)56% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)11% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD 3
+1080x2040 pixels6% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+5.73"15% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 4.1MP + 4MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/2.55" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 5MP + 5MP97% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3100 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 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	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+160 grams (5.6 ounces)6% Lighter
403 PPI	vs	+441 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(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
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
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	HTC One M8 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nubia Z17s (64GB)	One M8 (16GB)
Other model names	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 6GB RAM Standard, ZTE NX595J	HTC One M8 2014 4G LTE-A for EMEA, HTC One 2014 M8, HTC M8
Country or region available	China, (Europe), Hong Kong	feature not registered
Brand	ZTE	HTC
Release date	10/1/2017	3/25/2014
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)	70.6 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	HTC One M8 (16GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT Super LCD 3
Screen size	5.73" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2040 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	441 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 (64GB)	HTC One M8 (16GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	HTC One M8 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	HTC One M8 (16GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	HTC One M8 (16GB)
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	150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100 T-Mobile model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 AT&T model: UMTS 850/1900/2100
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 Cat4 EMEA model: LTE 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20) Asia model: LTE 700/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,28) T-Mobile model: LTE 700/1700 (Bands 4,17) AT&T and India model: LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
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 (64GB)	HTC One M8 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0	(dual camera) 4.1 megapixels 4MP f/2.027mm
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	2688x1520 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	2µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	HTC One M8 (16GB)
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)	f/2.0 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	HTC One M8 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	HTC One M8 (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + 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 (64GB)	HTC One M8 (16GB)
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 (64GB)	HTC One M8 (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	496 hours (20.7 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	HTC One M8 (16GB)
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: Black/gold • 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: Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, Amber Gold • USB On-The-Go • HTC Sense 6.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	HTC One M8 (16GB)
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