ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB) vs Motorola Moto Maxx

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

1/3/2018 6:08 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:20 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Maxx X ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.73"
IPS

1080x2040

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Motorola Moto Maxx Compare ZTE Nubia Z17s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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15 Advantages ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	vs	8 Advantages Motorola Moto Maxx
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)32% Thinner	vs	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+5.73"10% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 23MP69% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.7MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+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 + 5MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super 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)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3100 mAh	vs	+3900 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)

16 million

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Moto Maxx
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Model	Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Moto Maxx
Other model names	ZTE nubia Z17s NX595J 6GB RAM Standard, ZTE NX595J	Motorola Moto MAXX XT1225 (Ballistic Nylon), Droid Turbo
Country or region available	China, (Europe), Hong Kong	Brazil, (Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Motorola
Release date	10/1/2017	11/5/2014
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 147.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.81 in)	73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Moto Maxx
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.73" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (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 (64GB)	Moto Maxx
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Moto Maxx
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (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 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Moto Maxx
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Moto Maxx
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
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 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)
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
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)	Moto Maxx
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 23MP f/2.0	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Moto Maxx
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 5 megapixels 5MP	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1920x1080 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 (64GB)	Moto Maxx
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Moto Maxx
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	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	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Moto Maxx
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Moto Maxx
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	675 hours (28.1 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Moto Maxx
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: Black Ballistic Nylon • Moto Display • Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Nubia Z17s (64GB)	Moto Maxx
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